Indigenous activist who was on Gaza-bound flotilla is returning to Canada
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Indigenous rights activist Mskwaasin Agnew is expected to land in Toronto today after being detained by Israeli forces while aboard a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
Indigenous rights activist Mskwaasin Agnew is anticipated to land today in Toronto after being part of a flotilla attempting to bring aid to Gaza.
Agnew, a Cree and Dene woman and member of Salt River First Nation, is among six Canadians who were aboard the vessel “Conscience,” which was intercepted by Israeli military forces earlier this week.
Gur Tsabar, speaking on behalf of six Canadians who were aboard “Conscience,” confirmed Agnew is expected to land today at the Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at around 4 p.m.
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