Silent no more A peoples' movement that is Idle No More "you were not able to protect your children" " its life and death and the choices we make is important for generations to come"

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As Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence continues her hunger strike on Parliament Hill in an attempt to get a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a grassroots protest movement of First Nations activists across Canada has united on social media and at public rallies.
Idle No More's supporters say they are upset about the effects of the Harper government's policies on their communities. They want First Nations to be recognized as sovereign stakeholders in decisions affecting the country's land and resources.

Spence’s hunger strike underscores that wish. Now, after more than a week without eating, concern is mounting about her health as she protests what she sees as a lack of respect for the treaty rights of First Nations.


Mushkegowuk Grand Chief Stan Louttit has been keeping a close eye on developments with Spence.
Louttit said leaders and communities across the country are uniting in protest in a way he has not seen in the past.
“They can all relate to the fact that communities are in despair,” he said.

“Over a year ago, Attawapiskat declared an emergency for lack of housing and they are still not out of the woods. And they brought national attention to their issue. And people are seeing that and feeling that.”
Louttit said Spence's protest shows a long-standing fight over treaty rights has come to a head.

Idle No More protests hit Calgary and southern Alberta

Idle No More protests block New Brunswick roadways

 Idle No More protests held today in North

Idle No More protests hit Winnipeg

Idle No More protest hits Novo Scotia. highways

Idle No More protesters march to downtown Edmonton

Thunderbay Chief 'energized' by Idle No More movement  

Sudbury Idle No More movement wants 'honest look' at treaties

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