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2013-01-15 at 15:29

Day of Action rally may slow traffic on 11-17

By tbnewswatch.com

NIPIGON, Ont. -- Motorists traveling through the Nipigon area Wednesday afternoon should be prepared for some potential delays.

A Day of Action rally is being held as part of the Idle No More movement. This follows a similar protest at the Lake Helen reserve on Dec. 21.

Wednesday's rally gets underway at noon with a march across the Nipigon bridge scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. That will be followed by a rally at the nearby Highway 11-17 intersection from 2 until 3:30 p.m..

OPP spokesperson Anne McCoy says so far this is the only protest they've been informed about that could impede highway traffic in this region.

And she adds that police plan to monitor the demonstration and control traffic as the protesters travel over the highway bridge.

Meanwhile, Ontario regional Chief Stan Beardy has posted an open letter to First Nation chiefs and councils, urging them to contact their local police if they plan on holding an Idle No More demonstration.

Beardy says he wants people to make their voices heard in a safe environment, and do so in a strong but peaceful manner.

(Thunder Bay Television)

 

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glass half full says:
Why are the police so afraid to uphold the law in this country?

The OPP comissioner and any COP allowing this to happen should be fired. It is not the job of the police to decide which laws to enforce.

How can this type of behaviour be allowed to continue?



1/15/2013 4:35:45 PM
Watchmaker says:
Do we not support freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, or would you rather have violence and injuries or death? Would you rather have another Dudley George or Oka?
1/15/2013 6:28:01 PM
imchino says:
So if the KKK, or perhaps NAMBLA, or some other wierdo organization decided to block of one of Canada's main highways to protest, you would be ok with that?
...I highly doubt it.
Freedom of speech/assembly does not include blocking major highways, in my oppinion.
I could go on & on about this "movement"...but anyone who is against it is deemed racist.
1/15/2013 11:32:27 PM
panzerIV says:
I think that the Average Canadian supports freedom of speech and freedom of assembly but there are ways to get the message across without affecting the daily lives of average Canadians. People protest daily without blocking roads or blocking national infrastructure and are successful.

I also believe that the average Canadian feels that a law should be equal to every person no matter what ethnicity, social status, gender, disability etc... The Tamil Tigers supporters were forced off the Gardiner by the police and yet it took close to 2 weeks to stop a blockaid in Sarnia. The blockaid was court ordered to stop twice and was never enforced by the police. In a country were our laws shouldn't discriminate based on ethnicity, it seems that they are.

Again, I feel that the average Canadian wants everyone to be able to enjoy a decent life with clean water, healthy food, safe environment and healthy community free of racism and bigotry.
1/16/2013 12:09:28 AM
panzerIV says:
Cont.

Every Canadian deserves to not have to worry about people disliking them for what they were born into. Not everyone is as fortunate as the average Canadian to be able to get free healthcare, an opportunity for a decent education and freedom from oppression or persecution from government/police/military.

Another OKA or Dudley George doesn't need to happen and shouldn't happen. For us to go back to that violence and destruction does nothing for either side but return us to where we were after the last event. We need to move forward not return back to the past.

Obviously, I don't speak for the average Canadian but only myself. I do speak for a Canada that I hope we live in where a person is looked at for their qualifications, personality over their skin color or disability.

There are a lot of Canadians who disagree with Mr. Harper but we live in a democracy and the public spoke. Next election, make sure you vote for who represents your views and beliefs.
1/16/2013 12:16:50 AM
DaisyNuke says:
How is this even legal?
1/15/2013 6:36:06 PM
moi says:
I just finished watching Global National (Toronto--Jan.15/6:30 p.m.)..according to an ipsos poll, only 29% of canadians support the INM movement,and Chief spence.Only 27% agree with financial accounting by FN's chiefs on their reserves. I didn't just pull these numbers out of thin air--the news report came from Global National out of Toronto.Don't shoot the messenger, check out the numbers for yourselves...support for ms. spence seems to be slowing/dwindling,most citizens would wish she'd resume her duties with her own people up in Attawapiskat.She has spent enough time on Victoria Island, it's almost like she's turning her back on the reserve she's suppose to representing and fighting for.
1/15/2013 6:49:08 PM
razor_burn says:
I couldn't agree with you more glass half full. They're cowards and they need to hand in their badges so better people that are more capable can take over and do the job correctly.
1/15/2013 7:25:23 PM
dougmyers says:
OK

section 179.1 Duties of pedestrian when walking along highway

As well as Obsturction of traffic which is not noted in the list you posted but is a regulation under the Ontario Highway traffic act.

In addition, twice now a judge has ordered an injunction for protestors to be removed where there where blocking traffic and/or railways. It is the duty of the police to follow the orders of judges. I am certain the judge did not make these injunctions outside of the law.
1/16/2013 10:16:37 AM
unionbay880 says:
Let's try this again, not sure why it wouldn't get posted the first time. Here is the answer.

Mischief

430. (1) Every one commits mischief who wilfully

(a) destroys or damages property;


(b) renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective;


(c) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property; or


(d) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property.


1/16/2013 7:42:23 PM
northenontario22 says:
why are they letting them do this?? its making people mad.
1/15/2013 9:41:27 PM
alrightythen says:
Look at how angry people get when their rights are taken away...

...Maybe these protesters are trying to show us what it's like to have your rights taken away...
1/15/2013 10:50:15 PM
Suecamilla says:
Can anyone just block off a major highway? Is it legal? I watched a police give a fine to individuals walking on side of highway. So how does this work?
1/15/2013 11:21:20 PM
drdolittle says:
If more people understood the ramifications of bill C-45 they'd be upset too. This is not just about first nations! It's unfortunate that the demographic in Canada that has the least is the one that's sticking up for the rights of Canadians. One day you'll wake up and realize you have to pay for water because the resource giants have used it all to extract oil and minerals to make themselves rich BUT when you go to complain to the powers that be you'll be turned away at the door and put on a watch list because you've questioned the authority of the government to make decisions on your behalf. It may seem dystopian and unrealistic but if you take a step back we're not that far off from it RIGHT NOW. Fight back before you can't!
1/16/2013 10:39:35 AM
unravelled says:
I have to pay for my water already.....
1/16/2013 11:56:02 AM
udecide says:
Its called bullying and the cops are protecting the bullies.
1/16/2013 10:42:15 AM
Grammy says:
Everyone needs to educate themselves about this Bill and the Idle No more movement. Think about it this way You are 20 years old and you won a cash for life ticket the lottery core wants to offer you 1 million now instead of the 2K per week you say no I want the 2K per week you are now 50 years old and the lottery core says we don't want to pay you any longer you got more money than we were prepared to give out well over 15 million you have collected would you not protest and say my Life is Not over you agreed to pay me for life, that is what is in the treaties protection of the waters and lands for all time, our aboriginal people have it right now the rest of Canadians need to get it.
1/16/2013 11:25:07 AM
MD says:
The life option for Cash for Life is 25years. 2K for 52 weeks for 25 years is 2.6 million. How much money disappeared in Attawapiskat in the 6 years between 2005-2011?
1/16/2013 12:38:45 PM
Tiredofit says:
How much as much has been misspent by Ottawa? How come no one is holding the Conservatives responsible? The auditors clearly stated that Ottawa has misspent hundreds of millions of dollars! The G20 Summit alone was far worse than what took place in Attawapiskat. Oh wait, their in charge so they can get away with it. They called the auditor a liar and said he didn't know what he was talking about, but it's ok, because their in charge.

I'm in know way condoning what allegedly took place in Atawapiskat, however, lets make everyone accountable shall we.
1/16/2013 9:14:44 PM
unionbay880 says:
Lots has been mis spent by Ottawa, it is in the news constantly, we have people resigning over what has been brought forward by the media through their investigations. The main reason for this is our elected official have to show us where the money was spent, they talk to the media and provide paper work.

In Attawapaskat the media was kicked off the reserve, Chief Spence is shielded from the media only talking about the issues she wants to, no one will offer up where the money was spent and there is no paperwork to show where it went. If there is no problem then show where the money went. And don't just say "well a bag of milk is $10 there". Pepole want to see hard facts and the only one offering them in a pretty blunt almost rude way is Ezra Levant from Sun news.
1/17/2013 5:48:53 AM
thommyt says:
This protest and its associated blockades are being denounced by the founders of the Idle No More movement. There seems to be great division between the AFN and other leaders of First Nations groups. There does not seem to be a co-ordinated agenda in place, and the movement is beginning to look more like a political movement by those defeated in recent AFN elections, against the current, duly elected leader. If First Nations groups want to be taken seriously by the government and by average Canadians, they will have to get their act together and clearly state their purposes.
1/16/2013 1:51:18 PM
conker2012 says:
If you read the small print on these tickets there is restrictions in place to protect both the OLG and ticket purchaser. They cannot just break what is written in the legal documents of the ticket, however if the OLG were to go broke and could not pay you for your winnings then you would have to file a claim as a creditor and settle with them for lower amount, but it will not be the amount you were originally paid.

Now look at your treaty rights from our prospective. Two people are born in remote northern comunities, one is FN reserve and the other is regular town. One person in FN and the other is not. The both get a job at the local mine that is on reserve land. Both work the exact same hours and both put in the same effort. Their wages are the same. now lets look at them at retirement. Say they make an average of $75,000 a year each and when they go to retire after 30 years, the FN takes home 2.25M over his life time, but the none FN takes home 1.58M because he pays taxes. Fair?
1/16/2013 2:53:27 PM
Leith Dunick says:
Straight from Aboriginal Affairs Canada:

Do Status Indians pay taxes?
In general, Aboriginal people in Canada are required to pay taxes on the same basis as other people in Canada, except where the limited exemption under Section 87 of the Indian Act applies. Section 87 says that the “personal property of an Indian or a band situated on a reserve” is tax exempt. Inuit and Métis people are not eligible for this exemption and generally do not live on reserves.

The exemption in Section 87 of the Indian Act has existed since before Confederation. It reflects the unique constitutional and historic place of Aboriginal people in Canada. The courts have held that the exemption is intended to preserve the entitlements of Indian people to their reserve lands, and to ensure that the use of their property on their reserve lands is not eroded by taxes.

Employment income earned by a Status Indian working on a reserve is considered tax exempt.

Cont'd
1/16/2013 3:16:03 PM
Leith Dunick says:
Employment income earned by a Status Indian working on a reserve is considered tax exempt. The courts have stated that factors such as the location of the duties and residence of the employee and employer must be considered to determine whether the income will be considered tax exempt.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) generally do not apply to purchases by Status Indians if the purchase is made on a reserve or is delivered to a reserve by the vendor or the vendor’s agent.

For answers to particular questions, please refer to the relevant statute or appropriate regulations, or contact any Canada Customs and Revenue Agency office for publications and more information.
1/16/2013 3:16:50 PM
Conker2012 says:
Thank you for proving my point. Two people who are performing the same work, at the same location, for the same wage are treated completely differently based on the colour of their skin.
1/16/2013 6:11:13 PM
Pierre says:
Really?? Do you expect me to believe that all the purchases that I see going through Wal Mart after displaying staus cards are going to the reserves?? In a cab??? It is a cash grab folks!! Wake up
1/16/2013 10:33:28 PM
drdolittle says:
WRT my previous comment, I realize we already pay for water but not nearly as much as we will once it becomes restricted. Water rights are a big deal internationally and to think that we are immune from it in NWO is just naive. We are the top of the giant funnel that is the Great Lakes and people WILL BE coming for our water. Whether it's for resource extraction, export to parched areas or recreational purposes our local water resource will be threatened.
1/16/2013 11:35:03 AM
bluerise says:
I am hoping that the bully comment was not directed at First Nation's peoples. I've never heard that one before, 500+ years of oppression against an entire nation of human beings, including an extinction of an entire race of indigenous people and perhaps more? Let's not forget that under oppression, these First Nation's peoples, human beings were deemed under ridicule and stereotypes for hundreds of years...and to see them standing up for not only themselves, but for all people in this country and the environment itself? well I am glad that some people are. I fully support this movement, and perhaps cutting into the daily lives of the average canadian does cause anger, but what would the daily lives of the average canadian consist of in the future? I like to believe and remember as I've heard before..."There is only one race, and that is the human race."
1/16/2013 1:02:11 PM
Glenn says:
They are letting them do this because of the double standard that we have today in our society, i hope that answers your question
1/16/2013 2:01:21 PM
6913 says:
Lawyers! Lawyers!There are two sides to everything $$$$$
1/16/2013 2:34:22 PM
justaregularguy says:
when the civil rights movement was happening in the 60's many americans disagreed with the protestors and thought that their own rights were being infringed upon, that this was reverse racism, etc.
change isn't easy
1/16/2013 3:45:36 PM
conker2012 says:
The difference between the american civil rights movement and this movement was that in the USA they wanted equal treatment. In canada to day they wanto to protect their special privilages that are not offered to every other canadian. I am for equal rights and equal treatment.

Just make sure it is equal across the board.

No tax exempt. No land claims. No resource sharing. No special consultation. No net fishing and all season hunting rights.
1/17/2013 11:34:08 AM
laurie says:
quoted from previous post

"The Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) generally do not apply to purchases by Status Indians if the purchase is made on a reserve or is delivered to a reserve by the vendor or the vendor’s agent."

I've been held up in lines in Walmart, and other stores where cards are being used..
1/16/2013 6:18:40 PM
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