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Public Demonstration and Leafleting in Support of Striking Prisoners at Burnside: #BlackAugustNorth
September 6, 2018 , 12:00pm-1:00pm
Thursday, September 6th
12 noon
Nova Scotia Department of Justice building (1690 Hollis st.,
corner of Prince)
Come out in support of striking prisoners at Central Nova
Correctional Facility in Burnside! Prisoners have been
striking since August 19th demanding basic, humane treatment
for their rehabilitation, including adequate health care,
nutritious food, and access to a library.
We will convene in front of the Department of Justice on
Hollis st. and proceed to the provincial court house on
Spring Garden Rd. Leaflets and talking points will be
provided.
Read the prisoners’ statement here: https://www. halifaxexaminer.ca/province- house/the-prisoners-at-the- burnside-jail-are-engaged-in- a-non-violent-protest-here-is- their-statement/
More recent news on the prisoners’ strike can be found
here:
https://www. halifaxexaminer.ca/featured/
the-burnside-powder-keg-
broken-promises-dehumanizing-
body-scans-unfair-solitary-
confinement-non-working-
toilets-lockdowns-and-more/