In Canada, First Nations Chief Theresa Spence has ended her six-week fast following a pledge by key political figures to sign on to her demands. Spence has gone without food since December 11 in protest of a budget bill weakening environmental protections and indigenous rights. Her action helped draw global attention to the “Idle No More” movement, which has seen indigenous-led protest actions across Canada for several months. Spence decided to end her fast after leaders of the Assembly of First Nations and two Canadian opposition parties agreed to a series of principles safeguarding indigenous rights. She has now been hospitalized to help her recover.