Indigenous activist who was on Gaza-bound flotilla is returning to Canada – Nationwide

Indigenous rights activist Mskwaasin Agnew is anticipated to land right this moment in Toronto after being a part of a flotilla trying to carry assist to Gaza.

Agnew, a Cree and Dene girl and member of Salt River First Nation, is amongst six Canadians who had been aboard the vessel “Conscience,” which was intercepted by Israeli army forces earlier this week.

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Gur Tsabar, talking on behalf of six Canadians who had been aboard  “Conscience,” confirmed Agnew is predicted to land right this moment on the Toronto’s Pearson Worldwide Airport at round 4 p.m.

Khurram Musti Khan, from Milton, Ont., is anticipated to land on the identical airport from Istanbul on Sunday night.

Although Nimâ Machouf was launched and deported to Istanbul, Tsabar mentioned it’s not but recognized when she may land in Canada.

He mentioned Newfoundlanders Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton and Devoney Ellis are nonetheless detained in Israel however are anticipated to be deported to Jordan on Sunday.