Rumors began circulating last week about an aboriginal man who was allegedly taken by Brandon City Police, driven to the outskirts of the city, and left to walk back with no reason. Days after news of the incident surfaced on social media sites, the victim admitted it was all a lie.
Read moreJulia Sinclair on Idle No More Demonstration
Braving the frigid cold the orators engaged some hundreds of people gathered for Friday’s Idle No More demonstration, which began with a ceremonial smudge and prayer. The demonstrators spoke of our responsibility to the land we live on and the animals who live here as well, saying the land is ours to share, and calling on governments to respect their treaty agreements and to include Aboriginal Peoples in every discussion involving developmental projects on Aboriginal Territory.
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On January 11th, Brandon University Aboriginal Student Council hosted an Idle No More event at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and 18th Street. Bundled against the frigid wind and snow, dancers, drummers, community members, Elders, and students from both BU and ACC attended the hour-long rally.
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