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White Pride March, Calgary, Saturday, March 21, 2009

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I covered the White Pride March, organized by the Aryan Guard, today through downtown Calgary. This was the wrap up of my photo essay on the Aryan Guard and Neo-Nazi Skin Heads.

I will post more details about the story later on.

White Pride March, Calgary, Alberta, March, 21, 2009, Aryan Guard, Downtown, Skin Head, Neo Nazi, Protest, Anti-Racist, Protestor, Blood, Assault, Fight, White Pride

White Pride supporters walk through a North-East area Calgary, AB , Saturday, March 21, 2009, on the way to a White Pride March. The event was organized by the Aryan Guard, a neo-nazi skinhead group in Calgary, AB.

White Pride March, Calgary, Alberta, March, 21, 2009, Aryan Guard, Downtown, Skin Head, Neo Nazi, Protest, Anti-Racist, Protestor, Blood, Assault, Fight, White Pride

White Pride supporters walk through the downtown streets on Calgary, AB , Saturday, March 21, 2009, during a White Pride March. The event was organized by the Aryan Guard, a neo-nazi skinhead group in Calgary, AB.

White Pride March, Calgary, Alberta, March, 21, 2009, Aryan Guard, Downtown, Skin Head, Neo Nazi, Protest, Anti-Racist, Protestor, Blood, Assault, Fight, White Pride

White Pride supporters walk past a anti-racist protester on the downtown streets on Calgary, AB , Saturday, March 21, 2009, during a White Pride March. The event was organized by the Aryan Guard, a neo-nazi skinhead group in Calgary, AB.

White Pride March, Calgary, Alberta, March, 21, 2009, Aryan Guard, Downtown, Skin Head, Neo Nazi, Protest, Anti-Racist, Protestor, Blood, Assault, Fight, White Pride

White Pride supporters walk past a anti-racist protester on the downtown streets on Calgary, AB , Saturday, March 21, 2009, during a White Pride March. The event was organized by the Aryan Guard, a neo-nazi skinhead group in Calgary, AB.

White Pride March, Calgary, Alberta, March, 21, 2009, Aryan Guard, Downtown, Skin Head, Neo Nazi, Protest, Anti-Racist, Protestor, Blood, Assault, Fight, White Pride

White Pride supporters clash with anti-racist protester on the downtown streets on Calgary, AB , Saturday, March 21, 2009, during a White Pride March. The event was organized by the Aryan Guard, a neo-nazi skinhead group in Calgary, AB.

White Pride March, Calgary, Alberta, March, 21, 2009, Aryan Guard, Downtown, Skin Head, Neo Nazi, Protest, Anti-Racist, Protestor, Blood, Assault, Fight, White Pride

A anti-racist protester recovers from an assault by a White Pride protester, on the downtown streets on Calgary, AB , Saturday, March 21, 2009, during a White Pride March. The event was organized by the Aryan Guard, a neo-nazi skinhead group in Calgary, AB.

I covered the White Pride March, organized by the Aryan Guard, today through downtown Calgary. This was the wrap up of my photo essay on the Aryan Guard and Neo-Nazi Skin Heads.

I will post more details about the story later on.

This is an Anti-Racist that I encountered during the protest. A White pride supporter assaulted him and I was attempting to photograph his blood. He took a fingertip wipe of his blood and wiped it on my face.

I am not sure what his reasoning was with that. He obviously wanted to be photographed- causing a scene in public- so I wonder why he felt compelled to wipe it on me. If anybody know the answer to that- send me an Email Me. Contact@BrettGundlock.com

White Pride March, Calgary, Alberta, March, 21, 2009, Aryan Guard, Downtown, Skin Head, Neo Nazi, Protest, Anti-Racist, Protestor, Blood, Assault, Fight, White Pride

A anti-racist protester wipes blood on photographer on the downtown streets on Calgary, AB , Saturday, March 21, 2009, during a White Pride March. The event was organized by the Aryan Guard, a neo-nazi skinhead group in Calgary, AB.

George Bush Protest- Calgary, AB- March 17, 2009

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I did this series today at the Bush lunch-in at the Telus Convention Centre. 1,500 people showed up to have lunch with the past president and many protestors showed up to speak out against his actions as a former President.

George Bush, Calgary, Alberta, March 17, Telus Convention Centre, Lunch, Protest, President, Stephen Avenue, Police, Shoes

An Anti- George Bush protester holds up a pair of shoes in front of the Telus Convention Centre Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

George Bush, Calgary, Alberta, March 17, Telus Convention Centre, Lunch, Protest, President, Stephen Avenue, Police, Shoes

An Anti- George Bush protester Esmeralda Nadau-Jasso poses for photo in front of the Telus Convention Centre Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

PGeorge Bush, Calgary, Alberta, March 17, Telus Convention Centre, Lunch, Protest, President, Stephen Avenue, Police, Shoes

People wait to enter the Telus Convention Centre Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

George Bush, Calgary, Alberta, March 17, Telus Convention Centre, Lunch, Protest, President, Stephen Avenue, Police, Shoes

An Anti- George Bush protester Dijla Al-Rekabi poses for photo in front of the Telus Convention Centre Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

George Bush, Calgary, Alberta, March 17, Telus Convention Centre, Lunch, Protest, President, Stephen Avenue, Police, Shoes

A Calgary Police officer keeps order in front of the Telus Convention Centre Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

George Bush, Calgary, Alberta, March 17, Telus Convention Centre, Lunch, Protest, President, Stephen Avenue, Police, Shoes

A ripped poster of George Bush in front of the Telus Convention Centre Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

I also found this picture of me working on Flickr.

George Bush- Calgary, AB- March 17, 2009

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March 17th, 2009 at 2:06 pm

Where in the world- Calgary Aryan Guard Story

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Basically, I have been slacking on my updates. Busy life, un-exciting photography from me- I could come up with a million excuses- but I am back.

I got to Calgary Friday March 6 and I am working on a story on a Neo-Nazi group of skinheads called the Aryan Guard. I have been working on this for almost a full year, being in Toronto has not helped logistically wise for shooting though.

I have taken just over two weeks of holidays to work on this and I will be here for 18 days. On the 21 the group hosts an annual White Pride march through downtown Calgary. This will be the event that I will be working around.

I will update with my progress over the next couple of weeks.

Aryan Guard, Kyle McKee, Calgary, Alberta, Neo-Nazi, Skin Head, White Pride March

Aryan Guard member Kyle McKee has a cigarette, Saturday, March 7, 2009 in Calgary, Alberta. The Aryan Guard is organizing their annual White Pride march for March 21 in Calgary, which will draw supporters from all over Canada and the USA.

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March 7th, 2009 at 6:39 pm

Aryan Guard- Calgary Neo- Nazi Skinheads Project

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This has been a project that I have been working on since last April. They are a group of neo-nazi skinheads in Calgary. They have been organizing and growing over the last few years.

They hold a yearly march through the streets of downtown Calgary, where they are met with opposition from anti-racist groups.

I will be working on this story more during the spring, focusing on the their ideas and growth of their group in the Calgary community.

View their website here.

skinheads, Aryan Gaurd, Neo Nazi, Calgary

Tyler, an Aryan Guard member takes part in New Years festivities, during a party thrown by the group.

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January 1st, 2009 at 8:06 pm