#IdleNoMore
So, there's a protest movement among Canadian First Nations people that's gaining steam, and it's called Idle No More. It's getting a lot of talk around the office, and I think it has a lot of potential to be a thorn in the side of the Harper government this spring - which is fantastic. Here's an article from the National Post that explains it a bit.
Anyway, what I really would like people to read is this takedown of reactions from Canadians from Maclean's. It's pretty great. Here's a little taste:
What they say: All people are equal, and should be treated the same.
What they must mean: I’m willing to trade situations with any Inuit or First Nations person at any time.
What they say: If First Nations and Inuit people choose to live way out there in the bush, it’s their problem.
What they must mean: I wish a lot more First Nations people lived in my town.
Anyway, what I really would like people to read is this takedown of reactions from Canadians from Maclean's. It's pretty great. Here's a little taste:
What they say: All people are equal, and should be treated the same.
What they must mean: I’m willing to trade situations with any Inuit or First Nations person at any time.
What they say: If First Nations and Inuit people choose to live way out there in the bush, it’s their problem.
What they must mean: I wish a lot more First Nations people lived in my town.