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Upcoming events - plus media from one in December


Dec 10 Niigaan Red Man Laughing event - podcast & video
Ongoing - Attiwapiskat walkers to Ottawa
Jan 9-10, 13-17 - Human Rights Tribunal
Jan 12 - Indigenous Voices: Giibwanisi Speaks
Jan 17 - Double book launch (Vera Wabegijig & Leanne Simpson)
Jan 17 - Indigenous Movie Marathon
Jan 28 - Idle No More teach-ins
Feb 14 - Have a Heart Day
Feb 14 - Day of Justice for our Sisters in Spirit



( details and links below, in chronological order )



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On December 10, the one year anniversary of Idle No More's first national
day of action, Niigaan: In Conversation teamed up with Red Man Laughing to
host a Winter Gala & Fundraiser, including a panel discussion reflecting
upon Idle No More thus far.

The panelists were: Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Derek Nepinak,
Serpent River Chief Isadore Day, Wab Kinew, Leanne Simpson, Lee Maracle,
Geraldine King & Celina Cada-Matasawagon, hosted by Ryan McMahon.

Listen to the podcast, or watch the video (2+hrs):
http://rmlpodcast.com/listen/niigaan
http://equitableeducation.ca/2014/niigaan-redmanlaughing


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Attiwapiskat Journey to Ottawa

Four walkers have set off from Attiwapiskat First Nation in Northern
Ontario to walk all the way to Ottawa. They are Danny Metat, Brian Okimaw,
Paul Mattinas & Remi Nakogee. The walk began Jan 4, 2014.

"This spiritual journey, echoed by our ancestors is a calling for all of
First Nation Peoples to be awakened and take action on matters that
affects our existence- past, present and future. We cannot remain silent
and/or be silenced no more. This is our time. Change is upon us and we are
the change."

Follow them through their FB page, "Reclaiming Our Steps Past, Present and
Future"
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Reclaiming-Our-Steps-Past-Present-Future/768816863131863

CBC news story:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/aboriginal/attawapiskat-first-nation-walkers-trek-to-ottawa-with-message-1.2486026


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I Am A Witness

The First Nations Child & Family Caring Society and the Assembly of First
Nations have a human rights complaint against the Federal government being
heard at the Human Rights Tribunal, alleging that Canada’s failure to
provide equitable and culturally based child welfare services to First
Nations children on-reserve amounts to discrimination on the basis of race
and ethnic origin.

The next hearing dates, open to the public, are
Jan 9-10 and Jan 13-17 in Ottawa (160 Elgin St, 11th floor)

More info:
http://www.fncaringsociety.ca/i-am-witness
http://www.fncaringsociety.ca/i-am-witness-tribunalcourt-dates


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Indigenous Voices: Giibwanisi Speaks
Sunday, Jan 13 - 2:00pm
at Umi Cafe, 610 Somerset St W

Join us for a presentation from indigenous land defender Giibwanisi,
co-founder of ACTION, (Anishinabek Confederacy To Invoke Our Nationhood)
and the Oshkimaadziig Unity Camp.
...
In Ottawa briefly as part of a short fundraising and awareness-raising
tour, this liberation movement needs support! Come to Umi Cafe on January
12th to learn about this particular struggle, one that faces the larger
battle to decolonize Turtle Island.

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/191748567687501/
http://www.oshkimaadziig.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V2vXftQkj0
http://igg.me/at/oshkimaadzig/x/2460280


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Double Book Launch for:
Islands of Decolonial Love (Leanne Simpson)
& Wild Rice Dreams (Vera Wabegijig)

Friday Jan 17, 7:00pm
251 Bank St, 2nd floor, 25OneCommunity
Free - hosted by Octopus Books

An evening of poem, story and song with acclaimed Indigenous authors,
writers and activists Leanne Simpson, Vera Wabegijig and Waubgeshig Rice
for a launch of Islands of Decolonial Love and Wild Rice Dreams!

This event will be hosted by Waubgeshig Rice, with the support of Niigaan
In Conversation. Waubgeshig will also be reading his latest book, Midnight
Sweatlodge.

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1443856685828432/
http://octopusbooks.ca/event/book-launches-islands-decolonial-love-wild-rice-dreams


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Indigenous Movie Marathon
Tentatively: Friday Jan 17, 7:00pm
Tentatively at: River Building rm2200 @ Carleton U

The Aboriginal Service Centre at Carleton University is pleased to invite
you to the 2nd Annual Indigenous Movie Marathon!

The film list as it is so far (subject to change) is:
Pow wow Highway
Skins
Stryker
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
Once Were Warriors

For further info, please see:
https://www.facebook.com/events/213808168802736


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National Day of Teach-ins focused on First Nations Education Act
Tuesday January 28 - Canada-wide

Call from Idle No More:
"We invite Idle No More groups to organize local teach-ins on January 28th
based around the First Nation Education Act and the broader Termination
Plan that it represents."

More info at:
http://www.idlenomore.ca/tags/_j28teachin


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Have a Heart Day
Friday, Feb 14 - Canada-wide
in Ottawa: 10:15-11:30am, Parliament Hill

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2014, celebrate Have a Heart Day by
supporting First Nations children to grow up safely at home, get a good
education, be healthy, and proud of their cultures.

More info:
http://www.fncaringsociety.com/have-a-heart

Ottawa event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/209613715896905


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4th Annual Feb 14th 2014
DAY OF JUSTICE FOR OUR SISTERS IN SPIRIT
#JusticeForMMIW

Friday Feb 14, 11:30am at Parliament Hill

Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/543491765731982


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