New information that Sam George calls frightening

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New information that Sam George calls frightening - lawyer calls it explosive . . .

News and Comment
by Tehaliwaskenhas
Bob Kennedy,Oneida
Copyright
Turtle Island Native Network
http://www.turtleisland.org

September 3, 2004

There is a new development involving -explosive- evidence and the probe into the death of Dudley George at Ipperwash in 1995.

The George family lawyer Murray Klippenstein has revealed that a new tape has surfaced, and he is calling for its immediate release at the public inquiry.

Because he signed a confidentiality agreement along with other lawyers at the inquiry, he is unable to reveal the contents of the tape. But he says it is important enough that he wants the inquiry to approve its release immediately. Sam George, brother of Dudley George, called the contents of the tape disturbing and frightening.

It apparently will shed light on why police shot and killed the unarmed First Nation man, who was among those protesting to protect sacred lands at Ipperwash Provincial Park.

Legal counsel for the Ipperwash Inquiry releases a statement in response to latest revelations

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/arch ... c6581.html

The inquiry resumes next week.

The first six days of Part 1 hearings were held on July 13,14 and 15 and on August 17, 18, and 19, 2004. Darlene Johnston, Professor of Law, University of Toronto, and Joan Holmes, of Joan Holmes and Associates, Inc., an Aboriginal rights and land claims research firm were the only witnesses. Prof. Johnstons presentation dealt with the historical context of the issues. Ms Holmes concludes her testimony on September 8, the Inquirys next hearing date. It is expected that Ms. Holmes will be the only witness on September 8. Then on September 9th, on the witness stand will be Stan Thompson, retired Metropolitan Toronto Police officer who was an identification officer with the Special Investigations Unit in 1995. He prepared a drawing of the scene, took photographs and helped prepare a video. He testified at the trial of Kenneth Deane who shot and killed Dudley George. Also to testify next week is Clifford George, a resident of Stoney Point and a veteran of World War II, whose family was uprooted as a result of the expropriation while he was overseas. The hearings are being held at the Forest Memorial Community Centre /Kimball Hall at 6276 Townsend Line, Forest, Ontario.

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[pipi@rogers.com]

From: "Debbie"
pipi@rogers.com

To: infocom@pro.net
Subject: Dudley George
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 18:28:35 -0400

My name is Debbie and I was born in Canada and I want to say how DISGUSTED I am with our backstabbing, lying, good for nothing government.

I have been following Dudley's case since the beginning and the way him, his family and the Aboriginal People have been treated for so many years now makes me sick.

The government took so much from your people with a promise to return all your land after the war.

Now because of their lies, Dudley is dead, all he was doing was trying to get back what belongs to his people. I was sickened when they played the audio tape of the two PIGS (cops) laughing about sending in beer and something else, who do people assume because somebody is Native, that they're also alcoholics? I happen to know a bunch of Native people who don't drink at all.

I am so sorry about the way your people have been treated for so many years now and I hope that Dudley's family and friends go in that courtroom and kick some ass!

May you all get back what you've deserved and what you've fought for, for so many years now. God Bless you all. Debbie Brontiu

[Concerned]

I just read some of the inquiry transcripts on the Ipperwashinquiry.ca site. One thing is very clear - there is no understanding of Aboriginal culture at all amongst most of the people on the other side. In some cases they appear to be mocking our culture. It is with a deep sadness that I read these transcripts. It is my deep hope that the George family and all Anishnawbe get closure on this in a way that can help heal the community.

My heart is with you all.

Meegwitch