Angela Davidson, also called Rainbow Eyes, was found guilty in January of seven counts of criminal contempt
A deputy leader of the federal Green Party told the court at her sentencing hearing in Nanaimo Friday that she was led by “a higher calling” when she protested against old-growth logging at Fairy Creek.
As the defence wrapped up its presentation to B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson Friday afternoon, Davidson gave an address of about 20 minutes. “But I was forced to do so by a higher calling, one that I have been taught by my grandparents, elders spiritual leaders of our nations.” She said there is a “global web” of people standing up for forests, which she called “much more than a collection of trees.”
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