Idle No More News

Op-Ed: Northern Gateway Review-Diluted Bitumen will not sink in water

Prince Rupert - According to Enbridge pipeline experts, testifying at a National Review Board hearing on the Northern Gateway pipeline, diluted bitumen will not sink to the ocean floor if it spills off the coast of British Columbia. Environmentalists dispute that claim.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 10 comments

Chief Adam: Water is at risk with Bill C-45 and FIPA (Part 2) Special

Fort Chipewyan - This Interview (Part 2) features a candid discussion with Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. He discusses how FIPA and Bill C-45 will affect rights to quality water, First Nations Treaty rights, and the lives of ordinary citizens.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 4 comments

Chief Adam: Environmental law changes must be challenged (Part 1) Special

Fort Chipewyan - This Interview (Part 1) features a candid discussion with Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. He discusses the Idle No More grassroots movement, FIPA, Bill C-45, and how people should unite to challenge the environmental law changes.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 7 comments

'Idle No More' protests sweep Canada

Thousands of First Nations demonstrators and their supporters rallied for a 'national day of action' across Canada on Wednesday.

In the Media by Brett Wilkins - 2 comments

Grassroots movement Idle No More fueled by Bill C45 – Tanya Kappo Special

Edmonton - Idle No More continues with First Nations, environmental groups, social activist groups, and concerned Canadians protesting the contentious Bill C-45 that will severely compromise the environmental protection of our lakes, rivers, and streams in Canada.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 4 comments

Op-Ed: 'Idle No More Providence' round dance flash mob on Tuesday

Providence - If you live in Providence, Rhode Island, prepare to be surprised by a flash mob. Idle No More Providence will be meeting in flash mob style at Kennedy Plaza this afternoon.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Video: Short documentary on the 'Idle No More' movement

Seattle - In a continuation of 500 years of indigenous resistance, Canada's Idle No More movement aims to protect the Constitution Treaty Rights of the Indian Act, threatened by the proposed C-45 Bill. A short film has been created to promote their aims.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 4 comments

Canada: Idle No More protests spark meeting with PM Harper Special

Calgary - On January 11, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will meet with First Nations leaders to discuss treaty, Aboriginal rights, and economic development. First Nation Leaders demanded this meeting that was inspired by the grassroots movement Idle No More.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 9 comments

Photo Essay: Idle No More at the Toronto's Eaton Centre Special

Toronto - On Sunday crowds gathered at Toronto's Eaton Centre to show support for the Idle No More movement. The event came from a request from Chief Theresa Spence who has requested all Canadians and Indigenous People worldwide join in solidarity.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins - 7 comments

Canada's First Nations rally shut down shopping malls

Saskatoon - Thousands of First Nations protesters descended on Canada's Saskatoon mall, Parliament Hill and other locations around Canada as part of "Idle no More" protests on Thursday.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 2 comments