Sarnia blockade set for midnight end
A rail blockade launched by Aamjiwnaang First Nations members on a CN line in Sarnia, Ont., is expected to end Thursday at midnight.
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Mi'kmaq launch another Idle No More blockade
Blockades are underway on two Mi’kmaq communities in the Gaspe region of Quebec.
Contempt of court charges laid against Sarnia blockade for not shutting it down
APTN National News A contempt of court order was issued against the Sarnia CN Rail…
'First Nation leaders of Turtle Island' issue open letter, call on Harper to uphold 'honour of the Crown'
A group of First Nations chiefs have issued an open letter urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to agree to the treaty meeting demanded by Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence who is on day 23 of a hunger strike.
Attawapiskat Chief Spence urges Idle No More to unite with leadership, says chiefs ready to 'humble themselves'
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, who is on day 22 of a hunger strike, has asked the founders of the Idle No More movement to unify with First Nations leaders, saying “the chiefs are ready now to humble themselves for the people.”
Massive round dance at Winnipeg's Portage and Main
Hundreds came out to protest as part of the Idle No More movement in Winnipeg New Year’s Eve day at Portage and Main intersection in the downtown core.
First Nations chiefs contemplate 'breach of treaty' declarations, indefinite economic disruptions
First Nations leaders have discussed plans to launch country-wide economic disruptions by the middle of January if Prime Minister Stephen Harper doesn’t agree to hunger-striking Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence’s demand for a treaty meeting, APTN National News has learned.
Atlantic Canada's Idle No More movement shows no signs of slowing down
It has been a busy week of protests, hunger strikes and controversy in Atlantic Canada, as the “Idle No More” movement continues to grow.
Seton Lake blockade ends, chief ponders further action
The Seton Lake Indian Band ended their blockade of a CN Rail mainline Sunday evening between North Vancouver and Prince George.