Tag: First Nations
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ourWindsor.ca: Unique spots in Sandwich Town
Founded following the American Revolution, the settlement of Sandwich is located on Windsor’s Westside and is home to some of the oldest buildings in the City. Sandwich was first inhabited by members of First Nations and was primarily an agricultural settlement following European settlement.
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UWindsor Lance: Idle No More protests part of new generation of activism
A decentralized, grassroots and participant driven protest movement is gaining popularity worldwide
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ourWindsor.ca: ‘Idle No More’: Protesting Bill C45
Roughly 200 people marched through the streets of the downtown core in opposition to federal Omnibus Bill C-45, which contains a swath of legislative changes that affect everything from retirement age to changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The group was comprised of members of First Nations communities and citizens who have taken offense…
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UWindsor Lance: Sink Your Teeth into Sandwich Town
Jon Liedtke dives into the history of Sandwich Town for the UWindsor Lance.