Saturday, January 12, 2013

Canadian native chief will continue hunger strike

Attawapiskat Chief Spence pauses after making statement on Victoria Island before start of meeting between chiefs and Canada's PM Harper in OttawaTORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian aboriginal chief will continue her hunger strike despite meetings on Friday between native leaders and government officials, as a Canada-wide protest movement gets ready for more demonstrations and a day of action later this month. A spokesman said chief Theresa Spence would continue her strike in an effort to force new meetings to discuss Indian rights. ...


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