Walker says Elders' tears over Harper government's treatment of First Nations people sparked march to Ottawa
The tears of elders drove a group of six Mi’kmaq from Listuguj to walk about 900 kilometres from their community in Quebec to Ottawa.
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Listuguj blockade now stopping passenger trains
Dakota Barnaby has been chopping a lot of wood lately.
Aamjiwnaang plans for roving blockades of Sarnia oil refineries
When the members of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation in Sarnia agreed to shut down their blockade of a CN Rail line Wednesday at midnight that was believed to be the end of it.
Gesgapegiag highway blockade launched to support Idle No More, Chief Spence: Kateri Martin
Two blockades are underway in the Gaspe region of eastern Quebec.
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.
Mi'kmaq launch another Idle No More blockade
Blockades are underway on two Mi’kmaq communities in the Gaspe region of Quebec.
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.
Idle No More blockades, rallies roll across Atlantic Canada
The Idle No More movement made it’s presence known today in Atlantic Canada with protests and events held across the region.