Source: John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press

First Nation chiefs from across Canada held a summit in Ottawa December 11, 2012 to make it clear that this second omnibus bill, with its continued legal changes made without consultation, was not acceptable.

At the same time activists were assessing Bill C 45, identifying the impacts to natural resources, and rights from the Bill. Discussions and presentations in meetings were titled Idle No More to show that First Nations were responding to the set of changes in law made without consultation.

Social media, flash mobs in shopping malls across Canada, similar events in the US, and other countries, continued throughout December and into January 2013. Support for Idle No More comes from communities, individuals and organizations who support the two goals of Idle No More: "Idle No More activities will not stop until we reach our two goals: Indigenous sovereignty (Nation to Nation relationship) and protection of the land and water (Social and Environmental Sustainability)." Many supporters also aim to see the end of omnibus budget bills which change many laws, without notification or debate.

Friday January 4, 2013 prime minister Stephen Harper indicated he would meet with a delegation of Chiefs in one week's time. This meeting is a demand of Chief Teresa Spence, who has been on a hunger strike in Ottawa, since December 11, 2012.