Theresa Spence was born on 1963 and is a former chief of the Attawapiskat First Nation in Canada.
12 Facts About Theresa Spence
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Theresa Spence was a prominent figure in the Attawapiskat housing and infrastructure crisis, Idle No More, and other First Nations issues.
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On October 28,2011, Theresa Spence called a state of emergency for the third time in three years.
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The Attawapiskat reserve's government receives a payment from De Beers, but Theresa Spence has declined to say how much or how it is spent.
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Theresa Spence's combined salary and travel expenses amount to more than $71,000.
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Theresa Spence's protest was intended to focus public attention on First Nations issues, support the Idle No More indigenous rights movement, and highlight concerns about Bill C-45.
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Theresa Spence subsequently called for a day of protests in support of her cause to take place on December 30,2012, bringing peaceful demonstrations in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and other locations, while a VIA train was detained by demonstrators near Belleville, Ontario.
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Theresa Spence was visited by 21 senators and members of parliament representing opposition parties.
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On January 1,2013, Atleo invited the Prime Minister to a January 24 meeting with First Nations leaders, but this date was rejected by Theresa Spence who said her health condition required a meeting within 72 hours.
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Chief Theresa Spence ended her 6-week hunger strike on January 24,2013.
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Theresa Spence has held numerous positions within the Attawapiskat government and its various organisations.
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Theresa Spence was elected Chief on August 27,2010, but, prior to that, held positions as deputy chief, councillor, a member of the local development corporation, and manager of local daycare.