Idle no more

Feb 01, 2013 12:34


Has anyone been paying attention to the Idle No More ampaign that's been going on? As I understand it, Canada's First Nations members are protesting C-45, a massive omnibus bill called the Jobs and Growth Act. What's receiving the most attention is the Navigable Waters Protection Act, which the bill's opponents say would weaken environmental ( Read more... )

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suitablyemoname February 1 2013, 21:58:38 UTC
The key thing to understand about Idle No More is that it was not originally what it has become ( ... )

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juanoclock February 3 2013, 17:48:12 UTC
That is interesting. As I delve into the matter further, I see that many of its members are actually trying to distance themselves from the chiefs. This would make sense, considering what you have said about nepotism. I can't say our own tribal situation is much better.

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