Updated: Round dance flash mob at 2pm in Midland
Idle No More protest in Midland – and across Canada
AWARE Simcoe Update Dec. 21 2012
Around 30 people responded to the callout for the Idle No More round dance flash mob in Midland today. They marched at Highway 93 and Hugel, beating drums and singing. Passing motorists honked in support.
Midland Mayor Gord McKay stopped by before the protest started. Beausoleil First Nation Councillor Jeff Monague talked of the Harper government’s failure to consult on changes to the Indian Act, and of the need for all Canadians to take a stand against Bill C-45, the omnibus legislation than has dismantled important environmental protection. Across the land, small and large groups of aboriginal people and supporters demonstrated their opposition to the new legislation and their support for Chief Therese Spence of Attawapiskat, now in her 11th day of a hunger strike to demand respect for First Nations from the Conservative government. Then some of the protesters moved into the mall.
Earlier post:
From AWARE Simcoe’s First Nations board member Beth Brass Elson Dec. 21 2012
Idle No More… Round dance flash mob on Highway 93 at the corner of Hugel Street in Midland today Friday December 21 at 2 pm. Show your support for Chief Theresa Spence and respect for Mother Earth on this Winter Solstice Day. Drummers, bring your drum, shakers… Everyone, bring a happy heart.
Elsewhere:
Montreal Gazette: Theresa Spence’s hunger strike highlights Canada’s treatment of Native people
CTV News: Idle No More rallies held across Canada as movement grows
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