Uphold Land Defenders

We are coming up to the final court date for Sleydo', Shay and Corey. Sentencing for their criminal contempt charges will be October 15-17, 2025 in Smithers, BC. 

Since winning the Abuse of Process application brought against the RCMP and proving they violated their Charter Rights, Judge Tammen stated it will be considered during their sentencing. Over the three days we anticipate that the Crown and Defence will make arguments for their positions and then a decision will be made. 

Considering the Abuse of Process win we are hopeful that our land defenders will avoid jail time and Tammen will determine they have served their time. The Crown is asking for 30 days in jail. The outcome will come down to Justice Tammen. 

We are asking for support for them regardless of the outcome. We want them to be able to rest and heal from this gruelling process that has taken one year and nine months! It has taken years to get to this place after the brave actions taken to uphold 'Anuk niwh'iten (Wet'suwet'en Law). We are preparing for the Crown to be ruthless in their arguments. Please give whatever you can and share this page so our three land defenders can rest and not worry about their housing and income afterwards. Should things not go our way we want to ensure their families and loved ones are taken care of, and if we have a favourable outcome we want them to have the resources to start their healing process from this prolonged battle with the colonial courts. 

Tabï misiyh everyone that has continued to show up and support during these difficult times, we ask for one more rally to put this behind us.

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