Tensions rise as Idle No More rolls on
APTN National News An Idle No More round dance in Edmonton attracted two counter demonstrations…
APTN National News An Idle No More round dance in Edmonton attracted two counter demonstrations…
Since the beginning of Idle No More it has been a rallying cry for First Nation people across the country.
An Edmonton artist has produced a wide range of work supporting Idle No More but is now getting attention for a different reason.
Moments after Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo announced he was following his doctor’s orders and taking a temporary leave of absence, emails started to fly between some First Nations leaders and political staff discussing whether it was time for him to step down.
Multiple rallies took place Friday in Winnipeg in support of the Idle No More movement.
The Idle No More movement was created two months ago and shows no signs of letting up.
The Northwest Territories is closer than it has ever been to realizing its long awaited devolution deal with the federal government.
A massive round dance framed the lawn of Parliament Hill Friday while a group of First Nations leaders met Friday afternoon with Prime Minister Stephen Harper on a day that saw Idle No More rallies unfold across the country.
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.