Numerous individuals, unions and organizations came together Saturday at Victoria Park to support Six Nations land claims.

A rally, organized by the CUPE First Nations solidarity working group, was also held to oppose the current injunction being pursued by the city of Brantford against protesters.

"We're here to support Six Nations in their 200-year quest to establish their rights to their land," said Rolf Gerstenberger, president of local 1005 United Steelworkers Union from Hamilton.

Gerstenberger was one of several speakers to tell the crowd of more than 120 people that it will take unity to end the injustices being done to people from Six Nations.

Tom Keefer of CUPE, who spearheaded the rally, said the similarities between Six Nations' struggle and the struggle of unions are many, particularly when it comes to breached promises.

He said the authorities the unions deal with are "constantly trying o break those agreements," much like treaties with Canada's aboriginal people.

"We have a connection between these struggles," he continued. "We are trying to organize for social justice.

Missy Elliott, representing Six Nations' youth, spoke passionately and at length about the importance of continuing the fight and empowering youth.

"The government can never give us our sovereignty," she said. "We're not here to ask them to give us our sovereignty.

"We have the power inside of us to change everything that is going on," she said, before leading a chant "We are united.

"We must come together, we have to come together, it's no longer a choice," she added.

The rally came while the city of Brantford, the Haudenosaunee negotiating team and the province of Ontario, prepare to head back for more court-ordered negotiation talks. At issue for them is trying to reach a resolution to the city's injunction blocking work stoppages due to native protests.

Other speakers included Ruby Montour, Janie Jamieson, Jim Windle and lawyer Sarah Dover.

The rally made numerous stops throughout the city - going to the Superior Court building, city hall, Brant MPP Dave Levac's office, the native affairs office and Casino Brantford, before coming to an end at Kanata Village, where a potluck meal was served.

Among those in attendance were representatives from the Canadian Auto Workers Union, CUPE, the United Steelworkers Union, numerous spectators and Brant Coun. Robert Chambers.

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