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krazycanuck · 06-15-2008, 04:57 AM

I think even Native people would admit there is a problem with how Natives have intigrated into Canadian society and because of that there are social ramifications for both natives and non-natives. Much like aboriginals in Australia, many natives in Canada have never felt like they were part of this country. Reserves, while also being refuges for native culture, are also causing segregation.

Addiction is also another major issue. I assume genetics plays a roll in why natives are so prone to drug and alcoholism. However, I also think that the indian affairs system needs to be scrutinized. Logic says if you give someone money every month, regardless of their situation. It puts many people in a situation where they don't feel the need to work, since have money and because there is no work, have extra time to drink/do drugs/whatever. If I was an addict, and I was getting a cheque to support my habit regardless of what I do, what is the point of it to do anything else, aside from sit around and get drunk or high

I also don't think that native groups raising their own money is the answer. look at the collossal failure that Hobbema is, Shootings there don't even make the news in Calgary or Edmonton anymore. Yet the group there has tons of money from Oil drilling on the land.

More intigration is key as is a gradual decline over a large number of years in the benefits that natives are receiving until that number is zero.

I think in the case of this gentleman's father and the bad dudes he ran into, I hope they are caught. But I think the reason that some people on this board, and in general have problems with natives is simply many Natives simply don't care about other people. Think of it as an protestant Vs catholic in northern ireland. They view themselves as two separate people, so they are intollerant to each other, and clash. If I'm a pallestinian, I hate israelis...because they are on our land, and i'm not friends with any israelis...why wouldn't i just kick ones ass if he declines giving me a quarter.

I do hope that the native issue does get looked at by politicians or a study done, to come up with a solution for all the problems with reserves and I.A. I think the sooner we stop giving special treatment, the sooner we're all more chill and respectful of each others differences.

06-15-2008, 04:57 AM	#79
krazycanuck Won the Worst Son Ever Award Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherwood Park Exp:	I think even Native people would admit there is a problem with how Natives have intigrated into Canadian society and because of that there are social ramifications for both natives and non-natives. Much like aboriginals in Australia, many natives in Canada have never felt like they were part of this country. Reserves, while also being refuges for native culture, are also causing segregation. Addiction is also another major issue. I assume genetics plays a roll in why natives are so prone to drug and alcoholism. However, I also think that the indian affairs system needs to be scrutinized. Logic says if you give someone money every month, regardless of their situation. It puts many people in a situation where they don't feel the need to work, since have money and because there is no work, have extra time to drink/do drugs/whatever. If I was an addict, and I was getting a cheque to support my habit regardless of what I do, what is the point of it to do anything else, aside from sit around and get drunk or high I also don't think that native groups raising their own money is the answer. look at the collossal failure that Hobbema is, Shootings there don't even make the news in Calgary or Edmonton anymore. Yet the group there has tons of money from Oil drilling on the land. More intigration is key as is a gradual decline over a large number of years in the benefits that natives are receiving until that number is zero. I think in the case of this gentleman's father and the bad dudes he ran into, I hope they are caught. But I think the reason that some people on this board, and in general have problems with natives is simply many Natives simply don't care about other people. Think of it as an protestant Vs catholic in northern ireland. They view themselves as two separate people, so they are intollerant to each other, and clash. If I'm a pallestinian, I hate israelis...because they are on our land, and i'm not friends with any israelis...why wouldn't i just kick ones ass if he declines giving me a quarter. I do hope that the native issue does get looked at by politicians or a study done, to come up with a solution for all the problems with reserves and I.A. I think the sooner we stop giving special treatment, the sooner we're all more chill and respectful of each others differences.