[QUOTE=MelBridgeman;3980387]I'm aware of native issues. But it's time for a lot of folks to look in the mirror and take some responsibility for their issues. Native leaders have let their own people down.
You're correct, and many First Nations people have come out and spoken against their leaders. The problem is, The Government of Canada, with some exceptions, have tried to dictate what that community needs in order to alleviate some of their problems. they've done so, without the consultation of First Nation people's or even academics. And the few times First Nations were consulted, Meech lake and the Kelowna Accord, which had the best chance of helping, politicians on both side of the aisle shot them down.
As for your 2nd point on segregating them, the last time the Gov. tried to "integrate" them into society, First Nations were put into residential schools where they were beaten, killed, raped, tortured, and stripped of their culture/heritage, hence we allow for their segregation as means to preserve what's left of their culture.So while you say you're aware of their issues, I gota say i disagree.
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