idle no more

Niigaan: In Conversation & Red Man Laughing - One year of Idle No More panel discussion

waawaaskesh — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 03:49:32 +0000

Reflecting upon 1 year of Idle No More – Biiskaabiiyang: Returning to Ourselves, featuring (L-R): Wab Kinew, Celina Cada-Matasawagon, Geraldine King, Leanne Simpson, Serpent River FN Chief Isadore Day, Lee Maracle, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Derek Nepinak, and host Ryan McMahon.

Journey of Nishiyuu - final leg (video)

waawaaskesh — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:41:12 +0000

Six Cree youth and one guide started out in January from Whapmagoostui in Northern Quebec to walk to Ottawa, a journey of around 1600km. By the time they arrived the number of walkers had grown into the hundreds as people from the various communities on the route joined in.

Nishiyuu Youth Arrive in Ottawa after 1,600 Kilometre Journey, call for unity as part of Idle No More movement

The Leveller — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:55:09 +0000

Indigenous youth trekking to Ottawa from northern Quebec arrived by the hundreds on Monday, March 25. In mid January, six Cree youth from Whapmagoostui began a 1,600 kilometre “Quest of Wisjinichu-Nishiyuu”, a “Quest for Unity” as part of the burgeoning Idle No More movement.

Eastern Pipe Dreams

The Leveller — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:52:20 +0000

The Line 9 reversal project and mounting opposition to toxic tar pollution

Resistance to pipeline expansion associated with Alberta’s oil sands is spreading. Amidst a burgeoning Idle No More grassroots Indigenous movement and evidence of industrial pollution, Ottawa residents gathered to voice opposition to Enbridge’s Ontario-Québec Line 9 pipeline in a panel discussion on Dec. 12.

Oil Sands Audacity

Chief Theresa Spence - Hunger Strike Day 20 - #idlenomore

The Leveller — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:25:44 +0000

December 30, 2012 - Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory

Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence - in 20th day of hunger strike - holds a press conference and invites Canadian MPs to Victoria Island.

Idle No More Solidarity - Ottawa (Dec. 30)

The Leveller — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:08:41 +0000

Sun Dec 30

city:

Ottawa

Venue:

Rideau Centre

Link:

http://www.facebook.com/events/139551322866499/

Responding to Chief Theresa Spence's request (see press release below), a solidarity action will take place Sunday at 2 pm on Algonquin Territory, Ottawa.