While many Canadians celebrate the first of July with pride, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Downtown 麻豆传媒映画Wednesday to protest the national holiday.
The rally was organized by Idle No More - an organziation that aims to protect Indigenous rights and the protection of land, water, and sky. It kicked off at 3 p.m. outside of the 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery, as well as in many cities Canada-wide.
On its Facebook , the organization stated: "We will not celebrate the ongoing genocide within Canada against Indigenous people. Instead we will gather to honour all of the lives lost to the Canadian State. We will use our voices for MMIWG2S, Child Welfare, Birth Alerts, Forced Sterilization, Police/RCMP brutality and all of the injustices we face.
Protestors held signs that state that there is, "No pride in genocide," while other signs implored people to, "Decolonize KKKLanada!"
A number of musicians, dancers, poets, and community members performed and gave powerful speeches.
Have a look at some photos and videos that Vancouverites shared from the demonstration.
Cancel Canada Day
— Kanahus Manuel (@KanahusFreedom)
Crowd gathered at 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery for Cancel Canada Day event. Speakers drawing attention to systemic racism in Canada. Some have signs that read, 'Resist' and 'Idle No More'
— Jonathan Szekeres (@jonszekeres)
