Throne Speech reinforces commitment to ‘renew nation-to-nation relationship’
Throne Speech presents ‘ambitious’ agenda for Liberal government
Throne Speech presents ‘ambitious’ agenda for Liberal government
Moments after Manitoba chiefs stated during an Ottawa press conference they would not participate in a planned meeting Friday with the prime minister unless Gov. Gen. David Johnston also attended, the Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement saying a ceremonial meeting would take place with the Crown’s representative at Rideau Hall.
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence won’t end the hunger strike until her requested treaty meeting begins and expects a response from Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston in 72 hours, aides say.
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa says she won’t allow authorities to take her to the hospital if her hunger strike takes a turn for the worse.
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa says she won’t allow authorities to take her to the hospital if her hunger strike takes a turn for the worse.
The “long silent war drums” of First Nations people will pound again if Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence dies from her hunger strike, says the head of Manitoba’s largest chiefs organization.
The “long silent war drums” of First Nations people will pound again if Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence dies from her hunger strike, says the head of Manitoba’s largest chiefs organization.