Sigh. Big time disconnect between what I said and how you interpreted it.
Im trying to challenge this false, Eurocentric assumption, that western consumer culture is the be all end all. It's massive and there's no escaping it anymore. No debate there.
Yeah, obviously there is no going back now to the way it was. 100 percent traditional. Never suggested that, nor do I think it's possible..
Also, never suggested things were in perfect harmony either, but the fact of the matter is our western worldview has us royally screwed in our own lifetime. We could learn a thing or two from the indigenous worldview. Period.
I don't think the future is on reserves whatsoever. Where the hell did I even come close to saying that. That is probably the last place most people are going to find success or happiness. But that doesn't mean assimilation is the answer.
I can empathize with people who want to stay on reserve or are unable to cut the cycle of dependency. I also strongly believe that the future is in education.
|