Government held accountable as anniversary of Royal Proclamation marked | Windspeaker - AMMSA: Indigenous news, issues and culture.

12.10.13

Government held accountable as anniversary of Royal Proclamation marked | Windspeaker - AMMSA: Indigenous news, issues and culture.: “And we took a powwow break and that’s okay,” said Taz Bouchier, speaking from the steps in Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton. “But we’re back and we’re not going to stop and we’re not going to stop until this government understands (they) have to abide by the law… and stop creating laws that are going to take away who we are as a people!”

Bouchier had no difficulty rallying the crowd of 150 strong in a chant of “idle no more” accompanied by fist pumps.

Bouchier challenged Prime Minister Stephen Harper to listen to Indigenous people.

“You are in partnership with me, Harper. I have Treaty status. I’m your partner. I have equal voice, equal say. When are you going to wake up to that fact?”

And she challenged Indigenous people to come together in delivering a strong message.