Asked by Clarissa Raper on Jun 30, 2024
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The first organized day of the Idle No More campaign was June 29, 2007, the same day on which Chief Spence announced her intention to go on a hunger strike.What was this day called?
A) Aboriginal People's Day
B) First Nations' Day
C) National Aboriginal Day
D) National Day of Action
Idle No More
A grassroots movement originating among the First Nations peoples of Canada and their allies, aimed at protecting Indigenous treaty rights, land, and water from legislative actions perceived as exploitative or neglectful.
National Day
A day that has been designated to celebrate the nationhood of a country, often marked by public holidays, parades, and festivities.
Hunger Strike
A form of protest in which individuals refuse to eat food until their demands or conditions are met, often used as a means of non-violent resistance.
- Understand the importance of key events and developments in the arena of Indigenous rights and issues.
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Zybrea KnightJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The National Day of Action was organized on June 29, 2007, which was the same day Chief Spence announced her hunger strike. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A, B, and C are incorrect as there is no evidence to suggest that this day was specifically designated as Aboriginal People's Day, First Nations' Day, or National Aboriginal Day.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of key events and developments in the arena of Indigenous rights and issues.