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Originally Posted by chris lindberg
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.
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Hmmm...do natives not have the same rights as the rest of Canadians do as it is? And perhaps more?? Last I checked they did. By eradicating poverty what exactly do you mean?? Is the rest of Canada to support natives financially more so than what is already done? If poverty is to be eradicted...should not all poverty striken people be on an equal playing field here? Why is it natives deserve special treatment?? They are certainly not the only poverty striken people in this country.I am all for giving people the tools they need to move forward...but not for giving hand outs financially.
Education would be a good start. Natives are as capable of working as the rest of us Canadians are...
How is giving land to the Natives a good start? If you read my post above...you will see an example of what is done with the land.
Do you really think the thousands of people who were put out by these roadblocks and transportation shut downs are more aware of the problems facing natives because of it? Hell no. It only further divides natives from the rest of the Canadian people.