Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence meets with reporters on
Victoria Island as last-minute negotiations broke down concerning today's
planned First Nations meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Throughout the week, some First Nations chiefs have been deeply divided over the meeting, with top chiefs from Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories vowing to stand with Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence in her refusal to meet with Harper unless he’s joined by Gov.-Gen David Johnston. So far, Johnston has ignored those calls, committing only to hosting a “ceremonial meeting” at his official residence, Rideau Hall, on Friday evening – after the working session has wrapped for the day.
Some of the 630 First Nations leaders in Canada did meet with Harper.
Chief Spence has been fasting for 32 days.
Throughout the week, some First Nations chiefs have been deeply divided over the meeting, with top chiefs from Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories vowing to stand with Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence in her refusal to meet with Harper unless he’s joined by Gov.-Gen David Johnston. So far, Johnston has ignored those calls, committing only to hosting a “ceremonial meeting” at his official residence, Rideau Hall, on Friday evening – after the working session has wrapped for the day.
Some of the 630 First Nations leaders in Canada did meet with Harper.
Chief Spence has been fasting for 32 days.
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