Canada's native winter - As #IdleNoMore takes root, can it stay united?

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However, internal divisions are beginning to grow, leading many to fear the movement will lose momentum. Can the grassroots campaign overcome disunity and what happens if the government refuses to act? Join us at 1930GMT.

In this episode of The Stream, we speak to:

Wab Kinew @WabKinew
Director of Indigenous Inclusion, University of Winnipeg
wabkinew.ca

Ellen Gabriel @EllenGabriel1
Indigenous activist
sovereignvoices1.wordpress.com

Erica Lee @EricaVioletLee
"Idle No More" Facebook page manager
facebook.com/IdleNoMoreCommunity

Jarrett Martineau @culturite
Idle No More community organiser

Tanya Kappo @Nehiyahskwew
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation

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3 comments

Comment Link Wednesday, 06 February 2013 17:01 posted by kid
Decentralized is the ONLY way to go.Ask Anonymous.Why divide to be conquered? It has been anything BUT ineffective.The reason the occupy nyc fizzled is because it was financially based,with a weak,ink paper foundation.
Comment Link Friday, 01 February 2013 01:13 posted by Nancy
No matter which way you slice it up, the Idle no More movement is gaining momentum everyday. I see it all around me. When I hear about any negatives like this question being asked: can it stay united? it makes me sad for those who do not have the vision and faith to see it through. This is not just a flash in the pan. Believe it.
Comment Link Wednesday, 30 January 2013 02:28 posted by Kurt Rostek
The decentralized nature of this movement reminds me of the 99% protests that started in NYC and fizzled out in several months. I think this new approach to protest stems from the decentralized nature of social networking. So far it seems to be ineffective. Perhaps if INM was to have cells each with centralized leadership. The omnibus bill can not stand.