Archive - Jan 31, 2013

Understanding the importance of the Treaties to First Nations and all Canadians

From Toronto Star

Idle No More movement brings Canadian history into focus

Treaties are a permanent reminder that indigenous people were not conquered, but were brought into the agreement as partners.

INM and Chief Spence attacked by Conservative senator and MP at gathering in urban centre

From Toronto Star

Conservative MP and senator belittle Chief Theresa Spence, Idle No More movement

By: Tonda MacCharles Ottawa Bureau and Nevil Hunt, Published on Wed Jan 30 2013

Two members of Stephen Harper's Conservative caucus - an elected MP and a senator - publicly disparaged the Idle No More movement and Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence at a fundraising dinner for a provincial candidate Tuesday.