#IdleNoMore

[dzuunmod]

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

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[sabatoa]

I know Lori has mentioned Bill C45 and I know that native groups are pissed about it but I don't really know the details on why they're upset.

What do you think about this hunger strike to meet with Harper? Is it dangerous precedent if he concedes because then others may try the same method?

...then again if she represents a large coalition of first nations then why hasn't he met with her yet...

I dunno.

I can tell you that a week ago Lori posted on her wall about the shootings in CN and one of her family members spent more time arguing about aboriginal affairs than what happened with these kids.

[raccoonbonapart]

I don't see how it's dangerous if people start going on hunger strikes.

[dzuunmod]

Really? I support Chief Spence, but I can at least understand why people would be maybe conflicted about presenting her as a role model to their children.

[raccoonbonapart]

"Dangerous precedent" to me kind of sounds like "negotiating with terrorists." What do role models and children have to do with it?