New form of justice for indigenous peoples proposed

A new initiative in indigenous justice has been brought to the table.

A call for indigenous activists and allies to act and speak up about injustices has been set forth. The campaign is called Idle No More.

According to Rabble.ca it is coming out of the growing frustration of the silencing of indigenous rights across Canada.

During the federal budget negotiations, First Nations leaders were denied entrance to the House of Commons despite the impacts of the bill having direct effects on indigenous people.

This, in addition to the frequent dishonoring of Treaties between nations has sparked this campaign.

So far the initiative remains primarily through social media networks however aim to broaden to other forms of resistance such as peaceful protests and marches to raise awareness.

STORY WRITTEN BY: HANNAH BESSEAU