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Old 11-30-2012, 01:43 PM   #75
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This is factually incorrect. The differences, for the most part, are negligible
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Society has put such a premium on nationalism and identity politics that true assimilation is virtually impossible. How do you tell a culture basically "#### your language and traditions. Be more like us." It's cultural imperialism at its finest.
I'm beginning to wonder if you actually are aware of what the quality of life is like on your 'average' Native reserve.

And assimilation doesn't mean giving up your traditions. There are a variety of different groups of people in Canada that have held onto their traditions despite being treated like all other Canadians.
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