Hunger-striking elder arrives home in Manitoba
A crowd gathered at Winnipeg’s airport Friday to welcome back a First Nations elder who just completed a six-week hunger strike.
Raymond Robinson fasted for six weeks with Ontario Attawapiskat chief Theresa Spence. The pair embarked on the hunger strike to bring attention to a number of First Nation issues.
Ultimately, Spence garnered a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston.
Robinson arrived in Winnipeg Friday, after 43 days without food. He was greeted by his wife and children.
Dozens of supporters cheered when Robinson arrived and walked down the airport’s stairs.
An honour-song was sung when he arrived at the bottom.
