Canada: UN expert calls for meaningful dialogue with Aboriginal leaders after weeks of protests
GENEVA (8 January 2013) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, urged the Government of Canada and Aboriginal leaders to undertake meaningful dialogue in light of First Nations protests and a month-long hunger strike by Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat First Nation. “I am encouraged by reports … Read more