BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Members of the Lummi Nation and other local tribes crowded the Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham Monday, Dec. 24, to show support for Canadian tribes in their struggle over land rights.
The Canadian government is voting on a major budget bill that could violate First Nations' treaty rights for land and water use.
Hundreds of protesters played drums and chanted during the flash mob, which came without warning as people were wrapping up their Christmas shopping around 1 p.m.
The Canadian government is voting on a major budget bill that could violate First Nations' treaty rights for land and water use.
Hundreds of protesters played drums and chanted during the flash mob, which came without warning as people were wrapping up their Christmas shopping around 1 p.m.
A grassroots group called "Idle No More" organized the flash mob in Bellingham as well as similar events all over the U.S. and Canada.
