The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says its Executive is strongly opposed to the actions and tactics of the Freedom Convoy protesters.
The FSIN, in a news release, says their have been instances of cultural appropriation of First Nations Culture and spirituality. The Executive says these exhibitions have taken place in public and online.
The head of the FSIN says First Nations communities have been some of the hardest hit since the beginning of the pandemic working tirelessly to distribute PPE and supplies to First Nations because they are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.
Chief Bobby Cameron says, “This convoy is an insult to our Chiefs, our communities, and to the hundreds of loved ones we’ve lost through this pandemic. Not only are these protestors risking lives and spreading false information, but they’re also disrespecting our traditional drums, pipes, and medicines. It’s a disgrace to see our culturally sacred items being used improperly, without proper protocol, in support of anti-vaccine protests.”