Doc .. I sadly think what you posted will be the tiniest tip of the tiniest iceberg with regard to Aboriginal based activism, and with LOTS of non-aboriginals joining in.

I am not commenting whether this is right or wrong, and whether I agree with it or not, it is simply a fact. The world media being camped in this place for a few weeks is going to give that line of protest a world stage to appeal to.

BAMBAM .. finally got my flights all locked in, Out Sept 17, to home from USA/Mexico Sept 27.

I you or others wanna catch up 14th or whatever day you get in, be happy to try and get a firm drink/dinner date for any FT'ers etc together.

The weather will be different from Juneau, thats for sure! Last time I was in Alaska, went right up to Point Barrow, the nothernmost point of the USA! Report on that here:

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ozstamps//alaska.htm