Idle No More as released a call out for actions on October 7, 2013. So far, 17 events are being planned.
The Idle No More October Proclamation reads: “October 7, 1763, marked the signing of the British Royal Proclamation, a historic document that legally mandated Canada to recognize Indigenous land rights. 250 years later, on October 7, 2013… Idle No More calls on all peoples to raise (y)our voices and take action in support of
— Our Land
— Our Water
— Our Bodies
— Our Stories
— Our Future
— Indigenous Sovereignty!”
Here is a listing of events from across the country and worldwide surrounding the call out, on the weekend leading up to Monday. Please note all times are local to their respective communities.
Idle No More Hazelton
Monday October 7, 2013
10:00 am
Hazelton, British Columbia
*for more info, please see this Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/events/424506634320869
Idle No More Vancouver
Monday October 7, 2013
8:00 pm
Location TBA
Idle No More Lethbridge
Sunday October 6, 2013
3:00 pm
Lethbridge, Alberta
Idle No More Edmonton Board of Education
Monday October 7, 2013
10:00 am
Edmonton, Alberta
*a peaceful rally to support equity in education
Idle No More Edmonton
Monday October 7, 2013
12:00 pm noon
Edmonton, Alberta
Idle No More University of Saskatchewan
Monday October 7, 2013
12:00 pm noon
University of Saskatchewan Bowl
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
*Round dance
Idle No More Regina
Monday October 7, 2013
6:00 pm
Location TBA
Regina, Saskatchewan
Idle No More Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Monday October 7, 2013,
9:00 am
Location TBA
Manitoba
* To create awareness regarding Omitrax coming through Opaskwayak Cree nation territories in conjunction with the National Idle No More call to Action on October 7.
Idle No More Sudbury
Monday October 7, 2013
6:00 pm
Sudbury, Ontario
Idle No More Toronto
Monday October 7, 2013
5:00 pm
Trinity Bellwoods Park SE entrance (parade begins at 5 pm, picnic in Dufferin Grove Park)
Toronto, Ontario
*historic walk and then potluck in the park
Idle No More Hamilton
Monday October 7, 2013
12:00 pm noon
Dundurn Castle/Dundurn National Historic Park
Hamilton, Ontario
* Join us on October 7/2013 as we honour Indigenous Women, the Land & the Water.
If there are any questions please do feel free to contact us at [email protected]
Idle No More Windsor Ontario Region
Monday October 7, 2013
4:30 pm
Dieppe Park at the foot of Riverside and Ouellette
Windsor Ontario Region
Idle No More Barrie
Monday October 7, 2013
6:00 pm
Barrie Water front @ the Spiritcather
*a day of action for equal rights to education and consultation. For more information, please see this link https://www.facebook.com/events/227416484081844/
Idle No More Rally to Protect the Everglades
Monday October 7, 2013
5:00 pm
Naples, Florida
Idle No More Day of Solidarity in Denver
Saturday October 5, 2013
11:00 am
Granite Tower – 1099 18th Street
Denver, Colorado
*bring drums, regalia
Idle No More Hawai’i and De-Occupy Honolulu Sovereignty Summer
Sunday October 6, 2013
4:00 pm
Thomas Square Park – Bounded by King, Beretania, and Victoria Streets and Ward Avenue.
Honolulu, Hawai’i
*potluck and music jam
Idle No More Sheffield, United Kingdom
Monday October 7, 2013
2:00 pm
Sheffield, United Kingdom
*flash mob, meditation, drumming, dancing and leafleting for Idle No More
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