Victoria Island

ASINABKA AND THE TALKING WATER – Part 1 of 2

waawaaskesh — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:07:59 +0000

“The one thing that the developers have not offered is the one thing that the people need… the sacred site restored in keeping with the late Algonquin Elder William Commanda’s vision.”

ASINABKA AND THE TALKING WATER – Part 1 of 2
By Karen Bisson © National Indigenous Day, June 21, 2017

An editorial for those who support Algonquin Elder William Commanda’s vision, for those who are hearing about it for the first time, and especially for those who are making choices that affect us all. Remember…Ginawaydaganuk!

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.

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.