Search Results for: node/fasting

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES SOLIDARITY: Reflections on the Fast for Indigenous Rights

CPTnet30 September 2017INDIGENOUS PEOPLES SOLIDARITY: Reflections on the Fast for Indigenous Rights by Chuck Wright I’m not a religious guy, but last week I participated in a day of fasting for Indigenous rights. Although it was only a day, it is in the lead up to 2nd reading of Cree MP Romeo Saganash’s Bill C262 […]

Fasting while Palestinians starve

May we demand a world where everyone has the right to break their fast in peace, surrounded by loved ones, and nourishing food.

AL-KHALIL (HEBRON) ACTION ALERT: Fast with the prisoners of Palestine

CPTnet 11 May 2012 AL-KHALIL (HEBRON) ACTION ALERT: Fast with the prisoners of Palestine On Monday 7 May 2012, the Israeli High Court of Justice denied the petition of two hunger-striking Palestinians against their administrative detention, meaning the Israeli authorities have never charged them with any crime or given them a trial.  The two prisoners […]

ABORIGINAL JUSTICE BREAKING: Chief Theresa Spence and Elder Robinson to end sacred fast

CPTnet23 January 2013 ABORIGINAL JUSTICE BREAKING: Chief Theresa Spence and Elder Robinson to end sacred fast by Chris Sabas Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence will end her sacred fast, which began 11 December 2012, on Thursday morning, 24 January. Manitoba Elder Gene Robinson, who began his fast in solidarity with Chief Spence on 12 December, and […]

Skip to content