Justin meets with "Idle No More" Chief Spence

[valve37]

This could go on for some time yet.

Justin Trudeau meets with hunger striking chief Theresa Spence

OTTAWA — Like many Canadians, Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence spent a quiet Christmas morning with her family, opening presents with two of her five daughters.

But far from her home on James Bay, Spence entered the third week of a hunger strike Tuesday, an action she says won’t end until Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston agree to sit down and talk about Canada’s treaty relationship with First Nations leadership.

She did have a visitor on Boxing Day, however, Liberal Leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau came by to meet with the First Nations leader.

“It was deeply moving to meet [Theresa Spence] today. She is willing to sacrifice everything for her people. She shouldn’t have to,” Trudeau wrote on twitter.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/12/26/theresa-spence-justin-trudeau/

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

A little more light listening........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFgmvaEPvf8 

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

A cop...........with class.............

http://www.lfpress.com/2012/12/31/staff-sgt-offers-show-of-goodwill 

[bb_cool_stuff]

Missed the earlier question.

My wife is talking to her mother right now.

Know the story, just not sure of the year.

Give me a few minutes.

[bb_cool_stuff]

Without a blink on an eye, 1940 was stated.

That would have made her nine or ten at the time.

Her family settled in Waterloo, where she met her future husband who was also from Latvia.

I have no problems with them coming to Canada for shelter and getting help. But they are different from First Nations people in that they are in a new country...while the First Nations people are fighting for justice in their own country.

Cannot disagree with that statement.

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

That’s what I like about some discussions in here…..they get me reading about some things I never would have read about usually. Eg: Latvia  Interesting country.

They have definitely had some rough times!

Just out of curiosity….next time your wife is talking to her mother, if it’s ok to ask….ask her if they faced any discrimination here in Canada when they arrived. Also, have they been back there and do they ever have the urge to return ‘home’, or is Canada their home now?

Some great architecture in Latvia and one of my weaknesses….castles.

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

Did you ever notice whenever I ask that one question ....suddenly there is a massive exodus.

[almond_t]

Not wanting to disappoint, but ....

I suspect the mass exodus is due to everyone  being tired  of reading the excessively patronizing and condescending responses, complete with veiled ( but oh-so-idle) threats and innuendo that pervade the  board, rather than shying away from answering  the-needle-is-stuck/demand-an-answer questions.  A simple case of ignoring the B.B. Regularis.

[hereiam87]

Maybe their 10 posts are done for the day.

:^O

]:)

[bb_cool_stuff]

Yes i can answer both without asking.

Don't recall her ever mentioning any type of discrimination. We would have heard of it if there was any.

 I know her mother worked as a maid in Waterloo as her english was limited. When she was able to converse at an appropriate level she resumed her career as a nurse which she had previously done at a small country hospital in Latvia. Both of her parents were farmers. 

My mother in law went to school & was also trained to be a nurse. She worked for the Red Cross & the VON. Remember them? I don't think they've been around since the seventies.

Yes my wife took my mother in law back to Latvia two summers ago for a month. The first time since her family fled. Pretty emotional time for both of them as they both went back to the family farm. Buildings were barely standing but were still there.

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

Well almond, this has happened many times before. Lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of comments….until….the hard question is asked…… and then …..like a feather in the wind...it blows across the desert of mental confiscation.

[bb_cool_stuff]

What was the question again ?

As the leader of the B.B. Regularis i think i have a right to know. lol, too funny.

BTW, the Idle No More awareness dance took place this afternoon downtown with no incidents reported . Go figure.

I guess there were no overzealous Security Guards present.

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

Interesting story bb. Well it seems your inlaws did well for themselves and for their kids. They deserve applause.

BTW, the Idle No More awareness dance took place this afternoon downtown with no incidents reported . Go figure.

All it takes is a bit of understanding, instead of force. I enjoyed the cop in Sarnia who joined in. He gets my vote!

[brandeentertainment]

Is it just me or Does this Picture in the front of an Idle no more give mixed messages...

Maybe Picutre of Native Americans in the Works force or Holding up Degrees would help them more in the protest ..

I mean really she looks like she is Idling to me .. Basically looks Like she is sitting waiting for change..

I mean just saying if you had a Picuture of abunch of Native American Teens Standing there with Diplomas I think it would help .. I mean it show LOOK WERE NOT IDLING WERE TRYING NOW WHY DO YOU

[hereiam87]

:^O

Funny

[brandeentertainment]

I meant for it to be a little humorous but aside from it really being a joke does that not sound like an Awesoe Frontline for a protest ..

Think about it Like 20 Native American Teens in a Picture Graduated with their diploma's and a slogan saying something like..

Were trying To change maybe you should make some changes too ..

I mean I may not be a Campaign manager but Hey atleast it would not get the same responses that they have been getting forever because it is never addressed in a manner to grab anyones attention in a new way  .. It is always the same stuff and it almost sounds like hearing blah blah blah after 30 years of hearing it..I mean it is an important issue but let's face you turn on the New these days and everywhere People are suffering so how to stick out take a different approach ..I mean Really It is not a good time to Expect more With the Economies so if your gonna try atleast change it up a little...

[nuvistors]

The idle Indians have blocked a rail line in Sarnia for 13 days now.  They are disobeying a court order to allow trains to pass.

Once again the two-tier policing in Ontario  is allowing these people to jeopardise the life and safety of others.        Since the police will not uphold the law they should be removed and replaced by those who put the interest  and safety of the public first.

SARNIA—The 13-day aboriginal blockade of an industrial rail line in Sarnia may come to an end this evening, as protesters face a 6 p.m. deadline set by a local judge.

Lawyers for CN railway brought two motions before a Sarnia court today in an effort to counter native protesters blockading a busy spur line in the industrial district of the city.

“If this is not a disaster, it’s getting close. We cannot have this continue,” said Justice John Desotti, who expressed frustration that two previous injunctions remain unenforced.

Ron Plain, spokesperson for the blockade, told the court he had been working on a plan to end the action peacefully.

The blockade went up Dec. 21 and has prevented trains from accessing some facilities along the line. Pro...

The first motion was against Plain, asking the judge to find him in contempt of court. The second was a request for the Sarnia chief of police, Phil Nelson, to attend court and explain what steps have been taken to enforce the injunction granted to CN.

Protesters are demanding that Prime Minister Stephen Harper honour a request by Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence for a meeting with native leaders. Spence has been on hunger strike since Dec. 11.

A nationwide movement by aboriginals, known as Idle No More, has peppered the country with protests ranging from flashmobs to blockades calling for...

The rail company has faced criticism from Sarnia’s mayor who is calling for a peaceful solution to the blockade that would happen outside of courts and police.

Sarnia police have been holding off of direct action against the blockade, and were relieved to hear Plain say he was working on an exit plan.

“This is the first we’ve heard of it,” Sarnia police chief Phil Nelson said in an interview after the court adjourned.

“We understand industry is suffering, but we have said all along we need a peaceful solution to this. We have always been willing to execute the order of the court, but we act with discretion in order to prevent any confrontation.”

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1309566--cn-rail-lawyers-in-sarnia-court-to-stop...

[nuvistors]

Perhaps Justin could have a photo-op with the  aboriginals  who are blocking the tracks.

[prior-of-verity*shake-hands-with-your-devil]

I think you should go to Sarnia and express your opinion to them.

Need a ride?

[puckstopshere]

A nearly two-week long First Nation blockade of a railway line in Sarnia, Ont., was being dismantled Wednesday night just hours after an Ontario judge ruled that it must come down.

Lawyers for CN Rail launched court action against Ron Plain, a member of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, alleging that he was in contempt of an injunction to disband the protests on the railway tracks.

The court injunctions were issued on Dec. 21 and 27 and granted police the power to end the blockade to their discretion.

CN also filed a motion for Sarnia Police Chief Phil Nelson to appear Wednesday before a judge to explain what the force was doing about the protest.

Protesters with the Aamjiwnaang First Nation set up the blockade last month to denounce the federal government's omnibus Bill C-45, which they claim eliminates treaty and aboriginal rights set out in the Constitution.

CN spokesman Jim Feeny said Wednesday night that the blockade was being removed and once that was complete, railway crews would go in to inspect the track and signals.

Following his court appearance, Plain had said that there were no plans to disband the blockade, but Wednesday night he said the group was leaving after holding a ceremony.

The group alleges the railway tracks were not laid down legitimately.

The Sarnia blockade is one of several actions being taken across the country as part of an aboriginal movement known as Idle No More.

The blockade was in support of Attiwapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, who has been on a hunger strike in Ottawa since Dec. 11 demanding a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Spence hopes that her strike will bring attention to aboriginal issues and secure her a meeting with Harper and the Governor General.

Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley had said he was concerned that there might not be a peaceful resolution to the blockade, admitting he was worried patience for the blockade was running out.

"As every day goes by, concern about tensions is rising because there is an economic impact. It's having a negative impact here on industry," said Bradley.

The Sarnia police had said its officers would not disband the blockade unless it posed a safety risk.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2013/01/02/sarnia-blockade-first-nation.html?cmp=rss

[puckstopshere]

The Sarnia police had said its officers would not disband the blockade unless it posed a safety risk.

Disbanding it probably posed a safety risk - to his officers.