Idle No More is an activist group comprised of indigenous Canadians which unite in solidarity with indigenous peoples all over the world to prevent greedy corporations from stealing lands and further destroying our planet.
Currently, some of the leaders of the Mi'kmaq community are participating in a hunger fast to protest the Harper Government's treatment of aboriginal people. http://idlenomore.ca/
It has been my privilege to have spent a great deal of time over the years hiking and exploring the back country of San Diego County. As a teen and young man, I would spend time in the desert rather than go surfing.
This event needs widespread coverage, and naturally, has virtually no space in the regular media, but is drawing attention in numerous blogs. Please see the following websites: http://www.lakotaoyate.net/history.html, http://www.republicoflakotah.com/.
The Gathering Spot is a PEERS empowerment website
"Dedicated to the greatest good of all who share our beautiful world"
