By: Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive: New Democrat Aboriginal Affairs critic, Jean Crowder, is calling on Stephen Harper and the Conservatives to respect Canada`s First Nations. And take their land and other outstanding claims seriously. The full text of Crowder`s motion, tabled in the House of Commons on Thursday: That this House call on the
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The Canadian Progressive: NDP Convention 2013: Resolution on Idle No More, Aboriginal Peoples
By: Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive: 5-05-13 Resolution on Idle No More, submitted by the Aboriginal Peoples Commission. WHEREAS years of inaction and broken promises from successive liberal and conservative government has led to severe social injustice and shocking poverty in too many communities WHEREAS as a consequence we are witnessing an historic and
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: ‘Idle No More’ Inspires Canada’s First Nations
Via Aljazeera / YouTube: An aboriginal protest movement in Canada has captivated the country and gained supporters around the world. But can Idle No More and the rest of Canada’s indigenous community come together and force the government to act? Guests: Grand Chief Derek Nepinak, Pamela Palmater, and Tim Powers.
Continue reading350 or bust: Manitoba Elder Putting Life on The Line To Stop Canadian Government’s Dismantling of Treaty Rights
It’s a sad day in Canada when First Nations elders and leaders are put in the position that fasting and self-sacrifice are the only avenues left for them to communicate with the Canadian government. As Amnesty International points out: The Canadian constitution affirms the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples and
Continue readingPaul S. Graham: First Nations, Environmentalists oppose HudBay Minerals’ Reed Lake Mine
April 4, 2013, Winnipeg: Opponents of the Reed Lake Mine in northern Manitoba confront HudBay Mineral’s officials. Photo: Paul S. Graham Opponents of Hudbay Mineral’s planned copper mine at Reed Lake, Manitoba held a peaceful demonstration at an information meeting held by the company at a Holiday Inn in Winnipeg.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Guerilla Radio Covered Shawnigan Contaminated Sites Protest!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Saturday turned out to be a spectacular warm spring day. It was perfect weather for about 250 residents and politicians gathered in Shawnigan Village to rally and speak out against the BC Government decision to issue a Draft Permit to South Island Aggregates, SIA. The Christy Clark BC
Continue readingkirbycairo: The Nanaimo Letter and the On-Going Racism. . .
As I have written here before, and as many others realize, racism against Aboriginal people is one of the only areas where it seems that open bigotry is still accepted in out society. Racism is regularly directed at the First Nations people, and far from being ashamed of their opinions,
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Federal Budget 2013 fails Canadians, says Council of Canadians
By: Council of Canadians | Press Release: In response to the federal budget, representatives of the Council of Canadians made the following comments: “This budget fails Canadians. It continues a privatization agenda for water, a trade agenda that doesn’t equate to job growth, a health care agenda that will cut billions
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Solidarity spring: A Call to action from Idle No More & Defenders of the Land
By: Idle No More | Press Release: Idle No More has sparked an awakening of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples internationally in support for democracy, human rights and environmental protections. In three short months, the movement has succeeded in raising global consciousness through education, cultural resurgence, and democratic political activism. We have
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: First Nations chief urges Jeannette Pilot to end hunger strike
By: Assembly of First Nations Quebec and Labrador | Press Release: WENDAKE, QC – Madam Jeannette Pilot, an Innu from Uashat Mani-Uténam, has undertaken a hunger strike this past January 1st. On March 13th, Madam Pilot indicated that she was now refraining from drinking, thus moving on to a complete fast.
Continue readingPolitics, Re-Spun: Free Speech and the Privatization of Public Space
Donald Smith was protesting a sign at Glenmore Landing in Calgary’s southwest Sunday that bans political demonstrations. [CBC] The privately owned parking lot near the prime minister’s constituency office asserts that protesting is prohibited. On the surface, this looks like the prime minister is impeding the constitutional rights of expression
Continue readingdrive-by planet: Halifax rapper Kyle McKenna takes it to Harper with ‘What Up Steve’
Halifax rapper Kyle McKenna, calls out Stephen Harper in the video “What Up Steve.” Among a number of moves by the Harper government that come in for just criticism in the video, it was the cuts to CBC in last year’s federal budget that prompted McKenna to pen the protest
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Innocent No More
Arnell Tailfeathers is the guy who uploaded the footage that blew up Tom Flanagan: “It wasn’t to completely discredit him. I mean when we came into that discussion that evening, we didn’t know what to expect,” said Arnell Tailfeathers, a freelance videographer. “We just thought … if something happens —
Continue readingAlberta Diary: Tom Flanagan, neoconservative spiritual leader, consigned to utter darkness
Conservative icon Tom Flanagan’s defining moment. Below: Dr. Flanagan in happier times; the six signatories of the Alberta separatist Firewall Manifesto; Richard Nixon saying goodbye during his 1952 Checkers speech. Unlike Dr. Flanagan’s likely career trajectory, Mr. Nixon came back. Who could have predicted that yesterday would be the pope’s
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Tom Flanagan Child Porn Comments Update
The PMO takes him out to the woodshed: MacDougall is this guy. Wow! That blew up bigger than I expected! Who says Idle No More is washed up? Wow x 2! Wildrose condemns and, essentially, fires Flanagan. Did INM take down Tom flanagan?
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Idle No More Strikes Back!
So Chris Slothouber notes that someone one is mucking with twitter to get that Flanagan video to trend. I think its this fellow, who uploaded the video and may have some connection to the folks at Idle No More. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. While I don’t think it shows
Continue readingWalking Turcot Yards: Indigenous Peoples Lead Largest Climate Change Rally in Los Angeles History!
Idle No More! “Stephen Harper has awoken a sleeping giant”
Continue readingPaul S. Graham: Idle No More – it’s really all about love
Jo Seenie Redsky: “We’re your last resort.” Photo: Paul S. Graham If your only source of information is the mainstream news media you can be forgiven for wondering what the Idle No More movement is all about. Since it burst on the scene late last year, media attention has darted
Continue readingdrive-by planet: Hip hop artist Rellik with Nathan Cunningham: Idle No More video
A new Rellik single also features country artist Nathan Cunningham. They rap about Idle No More and the threats to our natural resources – underlined with occasional tar sands visuals and scenes showing pollution. The message is timely given Chinese take-overs and tar sands/Keystone XL developments – our environment isn’t
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