Asked by Robin Sutphen on May 14, 2024
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Chief Spence's 43-day hunger strike brought attention to the living conditions in Attawapiskat First Nations community and the state of Indigenous affairs in general.Chief Spence also became an icon for a campaign started in 2012.What was that campaign called?
A) Day of Action
B) Neutral Footprint Program
C) The Seventh Generation
D) Idle No More
Hunger Strike
A form of protest in which individuals refuse to eat to draw attention to their demands or to protest against something.
Idle No More
A grassroots movement among Indigenous peoples in Canada, advocating for Indigenous sovereignty, rights, and respect for treaties while opposing governmental policies considered to compromise these principles.
Indigenous Affairs
A sector of government policy concerned with the relationships between governmental entities and Indigenous peoples, including their rights, welfare, and culture.
- Recognize the significance of pivotal moments and movements in Indigenous rights and affairs.
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Syree Rucker-SpearsMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Chief Spence became an icon for the Idle No More campaign started in 2012, which sought to raise awareness about Indigenous rights and sovereignty and bring about political and social change.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of pivotal moments and movements in Indigenous rights and affairs.