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If anyone is intrested in aboriginal politics and its traditional structure feel free to ask, comment or suggest any ideas. Everyone's voice counts and everyone is important! Canada and First Nations have a long controversial history that needs to be addressed for the betterment of our future generations. Thank you and have fun learning...
First Nations hold the title "nations" but are not treated as such...why?
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Great topic, I'm really looking forward to reading your posts! For your next post you could probably write about each party's proposals to the First Nations in this campaign if there are any or you could tell us a bit more about the history of our nations (what led to the reservations system etc.)Anyways, have fun writing!
As far as political parties go they try to avoid us at all costs! The only one I know of that said anything about Natives was the NDP. I rather see the NDP acquire power then the conservative/librals of oppressive past and present.
Reservations aka "concentration camps"...I'll just site references to stay diplomatic.
I also found some news articles here and there on the internet to show how Natives really feel about the Euro-settlers who "overstayed their welcome". I just don't know how to post it...
Native People have the attitude that they "don't care about who's running" because they're not part of their system or government. I say Natives should vote as a means of selection of government they wish to work with. We all have money and so long as that is factored into the equation then technically Natives are part of the system.
This blogspot will obviously upset many people, but it will be told.
As a newcomer to canada/Turtle Island I'm not so familiar with politics between the canadian government and First Nations. I gather, however, that the band councils are in actual fact appointed puppets for the government rather than elected spokespersons?
It's true that if the canadian government is not recognized by Haudenosaunee, it is difficult to choose to vote, as it most likely reeks of defeat. However, I agree that within the same sentiment can rest the danger of denying the 'reality' which includes the power the canadian government, along with the physical power it imposes when first nations stand up for themselves. This was just recently encapsulated by the rough handling of two older Iroquois ladies by the CBSA (canadian border services agency)when they refused to acknowledge the border restrictions imposed on them by the government.
I never would have thought canada was so brutal - usually it's the US that takes all the rap for corrupt native/colonial politics.
This is a good topic hopefully you will be blogging soon about it
Nicole Andrews
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