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January 4, 2013

First Nations Chief Enters 25th Day of Hunger Strike amid Growing "Idle No More" Movement 
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The Idle No More movement launched by First Nations in Canada is
continuing to draw international support amid a hunger strike by
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence. Spence is on the 25th day of her
strike in a teepee outside Ottawa's parliament, where she has been
demanding a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. On Thursday,
Spence rejected a proposal by First Nations leaders to meet with Harper
in a few weeks' time, saying her failing health required action within
72 hours. Protests in Canada began over a controversial budget bill but
have since expanded into a mass movement for political transformation,
indigenous rights and environmental justice.

 

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