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Originally Posted by icecube
In my opinion many Metis are better off because
a) The overwhelming majority did not attend residential schools
b) many are not a visible minority (the stigma of skin colour did and still does play a role in racist attitudes). Many Metis denied their identity so that they would not have to face racism
The Metis were still an impoverished group but they have fared a bit better because of different circumstances.
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Your item b) cuts both ways. My husband (part native) faces white slurs from natives all the time. Examples: Traitor, apple, racist, etc.
Sometimes they speak in their own tongue, not realizing my "whitey" husband can understand them.