LYTTON. B.C. — The Lytton First Nation has decided not to block the Trans-Canada Highway for a second time Friday and will hold a community rally instead.
The band closed the highway for two hours Wednesday to voice complaints about reduced ferry service across the Fraser River because of a labour dispute.
A second blockade was being considered but Health Minister George Abbott will be visiting the village Friday to break ground on a new hospital and band members hope to draw his attention to the issue by staging a rally.
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs issued an “urgent” appeal for support for the Lytton First Nation.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said the call to action includes simultaneous rallies, demonstrations and road closures. (Edit: which as we have established many times in the past constitutes Terrorism)
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