This article was last updated on April 16, 2022
Canada: 
Oye! Times readers Get FREE $30 to spend on Amazon, Walmart…
USA: Oye! Times readers Get FREE $30 to spend on Amazon, Walmart…
The protestors and supporters of Idle No More movement, who have already assembled in large numbers throughout Canada numerous times, are expected to beef up their activities and demonstrations on Wednesday because their chiefs have announced it a day of protest.
The spokesperson of the movement, Pamela Palmater, mentioned that Canadians shall anticipate blockades on roads and border crossings, while announcing that all of the demonstrations will be peaceful. She alleged that “ninety-five per cent of our activities are all very low-key; marches, rallies, handing out leaflets.” She further elaborated that their supporters make use of the time duration between traffic slowdowns or temporary border slowdowns to educate individuals regarding the movement and how it is important for all Canadians and not only indigenous communities. Palmater pointed out that majority of Canadians engaged in such situations have indulged in cross-questioning supporters of Idle No More, while some joined spontaneously.
It is quite noticeable that this announcement has come soon after Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, attended a meeting with Assembly of First Nations for discussing numerous concerns of aboriginals. Speaking about which, Palmater alleged that the controversial meeting of Friday failed to address any of the issues demanded by the movement, i.e. the federal government’s omnibus budget bill, which Idle No More activists say threatens First Nations lands. Palmater stated that “we had to deal with immediate threat, which was (Bill) C-38 and C-45 and all the other pieces of legislation that were being imposed on First Nations that would be devastating to our lands and waters.” She added that “not a word was mentioned in that meeting, except for Harper to say, ‘We’re not going to deal with the legislation.’”
Be the first to comment