Video: Hundreds rally at Vancouver City Hall on Idle No More's #J11 day of action
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Eagles soared over Vancouver City Hall today (January 11), as hundreds of people gathered for an Idle No More rally.
The protest, part of the indigenous-sovereignty movement's #J11 day of action, coincided with a controversial meeting between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and a small delegation of First Nations chiefs in Ottawa.
There was singing, drumming, and speeches. Here's several clips from the rally.
Singing and drumming kicks off the #J11 rally.
Stephen Hui
Shane Pointe of the Musqueam Nation welcomes everyone to the rally.
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Native Education College student and Idle No More organizer Alexandra Perich says Idle No More is about all Canadians.
Stephen Hui
Idle No More organizer Steven Kakinoosit thanks Stephen Harper for uniting the people.
Stephen Hui
A woman from Treaty 6 territory reads out a statement accusing the Assembly of First Nations of helping Stephen Harper to "terminate" indigenous peoples.
Stephen Hui
Cecilia Point of the Musqueam Nation calls for unity and defends national chief Shawn Atleo.
Stephen Hui
Idle No More organizer Khelsilem Rivers of the Squamish Nation says some people think he's from the town of Squamish.
Stephen Hui
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