VIDEO: Indigenous demonstrators released on conditions to stay away from Trans Mountain

Kamloops RCMP say the three were arrested for assault and mischief, though as of Tuesday morning, no charges had been sworn against them.

Meantime, Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) released a statement Tuesday morning saying the Kamloops demonstration raised “serious concerns”.

NRCAN says “No relationship is more important to our government than the one with Indigenous peoples.”

While the federal department says it stands “firmly behind the right to peaceful protest,” it also says “actions that could interfere with any groups (sic) ability to safely participate in this process raises serious concerns.”

The statement goes on, “Our priority is ensuring the safety and security of all participants as this process moves forward.”

VIDEO: Demonstrations and arrests inside TRU Campus Activity Centre, Dec. 10 (Video Credit: Facebook / Snutetkwe Manual LANGUAGE WARNING)

VIDEO: Demonstrators are taken into RCMP vehicles outside TRU Campus Activity Centre Dec. 10 (Video Credit: Facebook / Cassie Tremblay LANGUAGE WARNING)

VIDEO: Demonstrators read their release conditions after being released from Kamloops RCMP cells Dec. 10 (Video Credit: Facebook / Tiny House Warriors LANGUAGE WARNING)

by James Peters

VIDEO: Indigenous demonstrators released on conditions to stay away from Trans Mountain

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