Asking for support in her hunger strike, Chief Spence called for cross-country actions on December 30, 2012. #IdleNoMore supporters in Halifax met in Victoria Park to dance, drum and speak out against the injustice toward Indigenous peoples and in support of Chief Spence. Here are videos of the rally: Elder Billy Lewis addresses the crowd … [Read More]
Idle No More Halifax held a press conference on Friday, December 21, 2012. Sebastien Labelle spoke on behalf of Solidarity Halifax. “At Solidarity Halifax, we believe another world is possible. We believe it’s possible to build a society where our economy is not structured to concentrate wealth in the hands of a few; where inequality … [Read More]
This press conference will provide a forum for concerned Halifax Citizens to vocalize and provide more perspective on Billl C-45, and the effects it will have on Canada’s Environment & Water Ways, Canada’s Labour Code, Fisheries, EI and Pension Beneficiaires and First Nations Treaty Rights. Date: Friday, December 21 Location: World Trade Convention Center (1800 … [Read More]
See the following Halifax Media Coop articles covering actions in support of the Kitpu Program offered through the Mi’kmaq Friendship Centre and the subsequent government reversal of its decision to cut funding to the program. Rally to Save Kitpu – July 12, 2012 National Day of Action Against Cuts to Aboriginal Youth Programs – Halifax … [Read More]
July 12th National Day of Action Halifax: July 12th 7:30 pm Rally at Grand Parade Square 8:00 pm march through Halifax with candles and flashlights to the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre. We want cultural programs for Aboriginal kids in our city! Recently, Friendship Centres across the country were alerted that the federal government would … [Read More]