2012.12.21 - Consultation, Not Arbitrary Laws, Needed to Address First Nations’ Issues

Source: http://nationtalk.ca/story/consultation-not-arbitrary-laws-needed-to-address-first-nations-issues-prime-minister-can-start-by-meeting-chief-spence-aboriginal-leaders/ “The Prime Minister can start by meeting with Attawapiskat Chief Teresa Spence who has taken to a hunger strike as a last resort to send the government a message,” said ETFO President Sam Hammond. “We support her efforts, and the goals of the “Idle No More” aboriginal movement, to draw attention to current government bills that will make it more difficult for First Nations communities to protect their sovereignty and lands.”