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Originally Posted by WessThompson
It is things like these road blocks, railway blocks, etc. that cause anger like the post you speak of. I think it is a piss poor way of gaining support. Sure, you gain attention...but I am quite sure there are MANY angry people out there after todays actions. Events like this do the natives no favours, and certainly don't garner support.
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I think a lot more people know of the crisis facing the Native people of Canada after today, hopefully more Canadians will realize that we do have a right to control our own destiny.
Treaty obligations to share the wealth of this land have been ignored by the government.
Legal battles over landrights move at a snails pace, some say it could be another hundred years
There is an urgency needed in securing a better future for First Nations children by eradicating poverty and upholding respect, dignity and fairness for them in the process.
Honouring First Nations treaty and land rights by restoring their access to land and resources is central to doing that.
It is time to act, to remember the rights of First Nations and to urge our government to include them in decision-making that impacts their lives such as health care, employment, housing, safe drinking water and education.