‘Dismantling two centuries of privilege and power’: Glen Coulthard on #IdleNoMore
As Idle No More prepares for its next day of action on January 28, Indigenous activists and thinkers are taking time to reflect on the grassroots movement
Tag Archives: Environment
No to these pipelines! Kinder Morgan pipeline under fire
Labour, First Nations and environmentalists warn that too much is at stake with the TransMountain project.
Cross-Canada Indigenous Blockades Highlight Idle No More Tactics’ Tensions
After more than a month of protests, hunger strikes, social media–organized flash mobs, round dances and teach-ins—and in the wake of Friday’s meeting between national aboriginal leadership and Prime Minister Stephen Harper—the sincerity of Harper’s pledge to focus on First Nations issues is being discussed heatedly among activists from coast to coast.
Idle No More flexes its muscles in day of action: ‘We could shut down the country if we really wanted to’
Idle No More again flexed its muscles across the country yesterday, the third and largest Indigenous day of action since the grassroots movement began one month ago, on International Human Rights Day.
Indigenous Resurgence Explodes With Idle No More Day of Action
In just one month since the explosion of the Idle No More movement, what has been termed the “Round Dance Revolution” – on account of thousands participating in circle dances in malls and intersections – has captivated the hearts of many.
Happy New Year: Stories of 2012
Here’s a look back over some of my key stories of the last year.
Idle No More Support: Ojibwe Woman Embarks on 1,400-mile Journey to D.C.
A resident of Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa decided to take Spence’s message more than 1,400 miles, all the way to President Barack Obama in Washington D.C.
Fracking flow under fire from Wet’suwet’en anti-pipeline blockade
The Pacific Trails Pipeline is facing a new obstacle to reaching Kitimat, B.C.’s liquid natural gas plant: land defenders camped on its right of way.
Gwaii Haanas legacy pole honours preservation, protest to save Haida Gwaii rainforest
The first monumental pole in 130 years is being raised in 2013 – and renowned carver Jaalen Edenshaw is hard at work creating a celebration of cooperation and protection.
Grassy Narrows re-lights sacred fire for 10-year blockade anniversary
In 10 years, the small log cabin by Slant Lake – just off-reserve at Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows) First Nation in northwest Ontario – has been home to hundreds, from anti-clearcutting community members to non-Native environmental allies and warriors of other Indigenous nations.
David P Ball 