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Originally Posted by peter12
If property owners want to sell, they should be allowed to sell. The fact that you don't think aboriginals deserve the same rights as other Canadians is incredibly appalling.
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I am a bit offended as I thought I have laid out my position clearly here.
At the moment the land is owned by the band but held in trust by the federal government. I think it would be great if the band wanted to take control of their land, but if they don't want it we shouldn't force it on them. We also shouldn't be able to rip up existing contracts with the bands.
Most people on here seem to be stating that some of the bands have corrupt leadership. If title to the land is turned over to that leadership we may well see the extent of the corruption.
I think full ownership is the goal at some point in time, but many things have to be done first and the desire must come from the native community not outside.