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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
The concept of a Treaty doesn’t necessitate a reservation system, so no, the Treaties themselves aren’t representative of segregation, but the details within are.
The definition of segregation is the act of setting people apart, so there is no doubt that it is segregation. The only thing to debate is whether it is good or bad. Throughout history there are probably examples of both. Countries for example are a form of segregation.
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This is precisely my point
Self governance by aboriginal people is enshrined in the agreements our government made with them to share the land we currently reside on.
We have a moral and legal obligation to respect the terms of these agreements. bringing up segregation is really weird, we aren't talking about keeping white only restaurants. What's being discussed here is the dissolution of a soverign entity
Especially concerning(not from you, from bolevi) is the idea that culture isn't important and the implication that maybe we shouldn't try and protect it. Unlike the hysterics of members of our government who think renaming monuments and roads is trying to erase history, Residential schools were created to literally erase history - children were beaten for recounting oral histories and their language. It absolutely needs to be protected, the actions of our government and the pervasive attitude of canadians towards native people is clear evidence of this