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Idle No More plans blockades, rallies and protests for day of action

Posted By: Michelle Rosa · 1/16/2013 5:51:00 AM

There's no telling how much of an impact will be made by protest, rallies and blockades planned by Idle No More.

First Nations groups from across the country are planning what some Chief's call a 'national day of action.'

It's under the guise of the Idle No More protests which organizers intend to be peaceful.   However, there are reports that some Chief's are piggy-backing on for their own agenda and are trying to get blockades going.

The day of action itself, will extend from Vancouver Island to Miramachi, New Brunswick and it includes the Greater Toronto Area.

In Toronto, there will be a rally outside the British Consulate at 777 Bay Street. Those attending are being asked to bring their "voices, drums, flags and creative signs related to the treaty relationship between the crown and First Nations people", according to the facebook event page.

Organizers of a rally planned for early Wednesday near the Ambassador Bridge say it won't be a blockade, but a peaceful march that's not part of the Idle No More protest. Delaware Nation Chief Greg Peters says they want to show support for First Nation leadership.

Peters says the group will march along Huron Church Rd. in Windsor toward the Ambassador Bridge, and hold a round dance and speeches at the intersection on Huron Church and College Ave. He says they are expecting at least 500 people for the march.
   
In Nipigon, Ontario, a blockade of highway 11/17 is planned.

In Montreal, there will be a "teach-in" rally at 4 p.m.

(Files by D. Agar & CP)

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  1. Greg posted on 01/16/2013 06:44 AM
    Organizers of a rally planned for early Wednesday near the Ambassador Bridge say it won't be a blockade, but a peaceful march that's not part of the Idle No More protest.

    If they restrict acess to the bridge it is a blockade, plain and simple.
  2. Berend posted on 01/16/2013 07:38 AM
    When this happened in Caledonia, busloads came from Toronto to support the Natives. Ending a blockade was not a high priority, since it was only Caledonia. It will be interesting to see what happens now that it is in Toronto's back yard. Let's see how they like the "inconvenience".
    1. Chris posted on 01/16/2013 08:01 AM
      @Berend I realize that a segment of the population blame Toronto for everything. But please, give me a break. The bus loads who came from Toronto were the usual suspects and show up at every blockade, protest....etc. most likely they weren't even Torontonians. We don't like what's happening in caledonia anymore than you do and as for Idle No More, we need answers to resolve it not fingerpointing.
  3. Noway Jose posted on 01/16/2013 08:38 AM
    What, pray tell, is a "leach in" ?

    (zoom in to 200%)

    Oh -- "teach", not "leach".

    My bad ... an honest mistake that was expectable, given the topic.
  4. Helga posted on 01/16/2013 08:39 AM
    The Native people are protecting themselves and the environment from absolute distraction by resource extraction. And the profits are not even shared by Canadian government. It's all sponsored by a handful of corporations such as Shell - who are not Canadian. Educate yourselves here: http://www.globalresearch.ca/the-four-horsemen-behind-america-s-oil-wars/24507
    The story is not new, but dressed in a new suit. Robbery of "inorganic body" - Nature continues on a greater scale, and not many can recognize it. Native people are fighting the battle for every one to have a planet to live on. Join them!
    1. Only Common Sense posted on 01/16/2013 09:53 AM
      @Helga Since when have natives become great conservationists?
      Their history consisted of hunting and fishing in areas until the food supply was exhausted ... and then, cheerfully moving on to a new region to repeat the "rape" of their section of the planet.
      Get a grip ... this is all political and dollars greed, nothing more.
    2. Greg posted on 01/16/2013 10:18 AM
      @Helga If you want to see what great protectors of the environment the Natives are, go have a look at what they've done to Ipperwash since it was given back to them.
      Please respect us enough to be honest about what it is you want.
  5. george posted on 01/16/2013 09:06 AM
    I believe that every one that participates in any blockaid should be locked up. and the dam cops should be disciplined hashly for no inforcing the laws...
  6. Helga posted on 01/16/2013 11:17 AM
    @ Only common Sense
    You are so ignorant in how Native people used their land. Anthropology 101 is that they had sustainable use of the land. They even had special people to keep track of the animal population, and only hunt when there was enough.
    @Greg
    Go to Sarnia and see what was done to Aamjiwnaang territory. Learn the statistics of their health status, and the amount of refineries they have next to their reservation. Just a couple of days after their blockade of CN rail there was a spill of oil that caused the eyes of their children to feel with blood and shut closed.
    You deserve as much respect as you give to others in accordance with Western philosophy - Thomas Hobbs in particular.
    1. Greg posted on 01/16/2013 01:49 PM
      @Helga Funny...didn't hear abot that spill on the news. With all the coverage the First Nations have been getting lately, you'd think that would have made it on. Not calling you a liar but it's just curious.
      I don't understand your comment about respect. I DO treat others with respect so I guess I deserve it as well, eh? As far as Western philosophy, all I can say is..."What?"
    2. Berend posted on 01/16/2013 04:48 PM
      @Helga Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong but is polution not caused by factories creating the things we "need", by cars burning fossil fuels, by consuming more than we need and throwing away what we don't? I realize the list is larger, but the lifestyle of the natives is not any different than that of the nonnative. They still drive in their vehicles, live in houses, watch TV. The blood is on their hands as much as it is on anyone elses, so stop with the self righteous tree hugging mentality. I was present for the Caledonia protests and got to witness the envirnmentalists try to make their point as they burned a large pile of tires, a van, a bridge and a transformer. Actions speak far louder than words.
  7. Ken posted on 01/16/2013 12:01 PM
    The Natives as stewards of the land? That's too funny to even make a serious comment on. No society has crapped on their own lands more than the Natives. They rape the waters of fish, rape the lands of animals and crap on the lands.
    They are nothing but illiterates by their choice.

    Abolish the Indian Act. Abolish reserves. Abolish favourtism in sub societies. Abolish handouts.

    If the "natives" want their land back - go back across the way you came from from Eastern Asia across through Alaska. Tha't where they immigrated from.

    If you want to live here and share equally in a safe, clean, healthy society, suck it up, get an education, get a job and contribute to society.

    96.6% of Canadians are tired of your free ride because Grandma Bullhorn happened to crap in the woods a few hundred years ago.

    Keep crapping on the hands that feed you and see what happens when the money gets cut off.
  8. CoffeeCon posted on 01/16/2013 01:04 PM
    Can someone please post a link to where I sign up for the 'don't pay taxes' card? I was looking in my mailbox but didn't get one?! Thinking about putting a protest on about the whole situation, express my concerns on this matter.
    1. CoffeeCon posted on 01/16/2013 01:05 PM
      @CoffeeCon At olivia chow's office.
  9. proton posted on 01/17/2013 03:14 PM
    they want "nation to nation". Ok, let's send them our nation's representatives that protect our interests against other nations, the Canadian Army.

    Enough BS with the OPP, etc. They're in contempt of court and don't care. The Army knows how to deal with this. Once these goons understand the Army means business they'll stop their crap and focus on lawful protest.
    1. DMCP posted on 01/17/2013 03:47 PM
      @proton whoa, we should tone down the rhetoric. It is the police's job; too bad they won't do it.
      When an army marches against its' own people that is the end of the country.
  10. kenfromcanada posted on 01/18/2013 12:32 PM
    I was at 777 Bay Street two days ago when a group - flags a flying - were protesting. Peacefully - albeit - blocking access to the front doors.

    I went about my business - and got a ticket for being 5 minutes late on the parking meter. Next time - perhaps I should have one of their (the protestors) flags displayed on my windshield. Would this preclude me from getting a ticket?

    Hell, I could probably park my car in the middle of College Street, I am sure it would be lovingly protected, and left untouched by our police force and provincial government that have created an entire set of laws that differ for this group.

    Vive L'Ontario Libre!
    1. proton posted on 01/18/2013 02:43 PM
      @kenfromcanada next time take a taxi at government expense. that's what these guys do
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