Angela Davidson, the deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada, has lost her appeal to the Supreme Court regarding a prison sentence related to the Fairy Creek protests. Davidson, also known as Rainbow Eyes, was sentenced to 60 days in jail after being convicted of seven counts of criminal contempt last year. This conviction stemmed from her involvement in the protests against old-growth logging in British Columbia in 2021.

Davidson, a member of the Da'naxda'xw First Nation, had her sentence reduced to 31 days by the British Columbia Court of Appeal. However, she sought to take her case to the Supreme Court of Canada, which denied her request on Thursday. As a result, she is now set to serve 31 days in prison.

The Green Party expressed its support for Davidson, stating, "The Green Party of Canada stands in unwavering solidarity with Rainbow Eyes. We will continue to fight for a system that upholds justice, protects the environment, and honors Indigenous rights."

Davidson began her sentence on Wednesday, which also includes 18 months of probation and 75 hours of community service, according to her lawyer, Ben Isitt. He expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court's decision, emphasizing that important issues regarding the sentencing of Indigenous individuals and the application of Gladue principles were at stake.

Davidson was found to have breached an injunction obtained by the logging company Teal Cedar, which was issued after thousands of protesters occupied roads in the logging area. This protest is considered one of the largest acts of civil disobedience in Canada.

Before her sentencing, Davidson stated she would repeat her actions to protect the environment. "I would do it again, yes," she told reporters. "There is no price too high to protect our Mother Earth."

Davidson's legal troubles began in May 2021 when she chained herself to a gate at the protest site. After being warned about the injunction, she was arrested for remaining at the site. She later violated her bail conditions by returning to the area multiple times for various reasons, including delivering food and participating in a search party.

Despite the legal challenges, Davidson remained active in politics, running as the Green Party candidate for the Northwest Territories, where she finished fourth in the election.