Many gather for Idle No More

A large group of supporters gathered at Simms Park Saturday for the Idle No More protests

  • Dec. 31, 2012 5:00 p.m.
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SUPPORTERS GATHERED SATURDAY afternoon at Simms Park to show solidarity with First Nations chief Therese Spence as part of various Idle No More protests taking place across the country.

SUPPORTERS GATHERED SATURDAY afternoon at Simms Park to show solidarity with First Nations chief Therese Spence as part of various Idle No More protests taking place across the country.

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