A member of a southwestern Ontario first nation blockading a CN Rail line in Sarnia says gestures of support are flooding in as the protest reaches its fifth day.
Ron Plain of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation says donations such as blankets and food are coming in from within the province and as far away as California as word of the demonstration spreads through social media.
Mr. Plain says organizers have yet to decide whether to challenge a court injunction granting police the power to end the protest.
Sarnia police have said they won't move to stop the blockade unless there is a safety risk.
Demonstrators say the blockade will continue until Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets with Attiwapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, who is on a hunger strike to bring attention to aboriginal issues.
Meanwhile, members of two first nations near Sault Ste. Marie in Northern Ontario have posted a message on Facebook saying they plan to launch their own rail blockade Thursday to back Ms. Spence.