Elder Raymond Robinson is on a second fast to protest Harper's lack of dialogue with First Nations

Elder Raymond Robinson is on a second fast to protest Stephen Harper's lack of dialogue with First Nations communities.

The Manitoba Cree elder is on his third day of his spiritual fast, in which he is not consuming food or water.

 He said he is willing to die for his people in an effort to stop changes to federal funding for First Nations people.

This is the second time that Robinson has fasted for his people. He first fasted for Idle No More in late 2012, joining Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence for forty three days in which he lost a more than forty pounds; both fasts ended on January 24, 2013.

Raymond Robinson, Manitoba Aboriginal Leader, Begins Hunger Strike Against Harper Government

MONTREAL - An aboriginal leader from Manitoba says he has begun yet another hunger protest in an effort to stop changes to federal funding for First Nations people.

Grand Elder Raymond Robinson says his latest action will continue until Prime Minister Stephen Harper agrees to have a meaningful dialogue with aboriginal leaders.

"I'm going all out this time," Robinson said of his new protest, during which he says he will not consume any food or water.