Indigenous protesters in Ottawa erect teepee on Parliament Hill to counter Canada 150 celebrations
After initially being met with resistance from police, dozens of indigenous protesters erected a large teepee overnight in front of Parliament Hill’s East Block.
The demonstration was part of what was described as a “reoccupation” ceremony to counter Canada’s 150th anniversary.
Between 50 and 60 protesters stood their ground, even after several were detained by RCMP. Police later said none of the protesters would be arrested.
Ottawa police Duty Insp. John Medeiros s
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