There’s been a lot of coverage of Idle No More and/or Theresa Spence and/or other associated issues in the media lately, much of which has exhibited unhelpful black-and-white thinking and a certain level of polemic. Here are some pieces that, in my opinion, are much stronger (read: nuanced and/or historically valuable). If you have any other suggestions, don’t hesitate to comment!
The history of the Idle No More movement and its importance for the lives of other Canadians:
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/12/04/first-nations-leaders-blocked-from-entering-house-after-confronting-oliver-over-budget-bill
http://www.zcommunications.org/idle-no-more-indigenous-uprising-sweeps-north-america-by-kristin-moe
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2013/01/08/f-native-rights-rulings.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jan/11/canada-indigenous-people-demand-better-deal?INTCMP=SRCH
The demands of the Assembly of First Nations:
http://www.afn.ca/index.php/en/news-media/latest-news/assembly-of-first-nations-national-executive-release-statement-first-n
The relationship between the Canadian government and First Nations:
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1314150–hebert-harper-squanders-chance-to-set-new-course-with-first-nations#.UPE8fghD30Y.twitter
Financial Management in Attawapiskat
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/truth-is-more-complex-than-attawapiskat-audit-can-tell-us/article7028805/
http://apihtawikosisan.com/2011/11/30/dealing-with-comments-about-attawapiskat/
The 20th anniversary of the Oka Crisis
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/834580–peaceful-protest-march-marks-20th-anniversary-of-oka-crisis
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