Amanda Polchies, the woman in iconic photo, says image represents 'wisp of hope'

By Mark Blackburn

Oct 24, 2013

It’s a picture that has been viewed around the world.
And helped define the events of the raid on an anti-fracking barricade in Rexton, New Brunswick last week.

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It’s a picture that has been viewed around the world.

And helped define the events of the raid on an anti-fracking barricade in Rexton, New Brunswick last week.

It’s a photo of a Mi’kmaq mother kneeling in front of a line of riot police.

APTN’s Ossie Michelin now with her story.

Tags: anti-fracking, Featured, fether, New Brunswick, Ossie Michelin, photo, Rexton, woman

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6 thoughts on “Amanda Polchies, the woman in iconic photo, says image represents 'wisp of hope'”

Erin Winslow says:

October 25, 2013 at 9:14 am

RESPECT & SOLIDARITY to this brave woman and her sisters!
Lea Anne McLeod says:

October 25, 2013 at 7:55 am

What a courageous women, thank you for protecting fresh water for today and future generations.
Bradley WabiMukwa says:

October 25, 2013 at 1:38 am

Migwun’Kwe. FeatherWoman.
Mica Oliver says:

October 24, 2013 at 7:57 pm

When will the genocide end…
cnpp says:

October 24, 2013 at 5:43 pm

Terrorists in Afghanistan also hide behind their women and children too. Theyr still terrorists
cnpp says:

October 24, 2013 at 5:37 pm

Yeah show us the pictures of burning police cars, heavily armed “warriors” and the IEDs.