The recent First Nation gathering in Ottawa is an interesting meeting - especially since it was been triggered by the crisis at Attiwapiskat. News coverage revealed a fascinating spectacle with FN leaders in colorful regalia and interesting speeches given by all. However, there is a darker side to all of the pomp and ceremony.
Dr. Pamela D. Palmater, a Mi'kmaw lawyer and member of the Eel River Bar First Nation in New Brunswick, provides important perspectives about the deeper meaning to this assembly and the threat it carries for First Nations. In her perspective, "All you need to be able to read between the lines is to understand their use of code words like "individual opportunity" (destroy communities), "solution to Canada's labour woes" (we are their labour pool), "unlocking the potential of First Nation lands" (transfer to non-Indians) and "maximizing benefits for all Canadians" (Canada gets rich off our remaining lands and resource). "
If you want to learn more about what's really going on, please read Pamela's entire article.
War and Peace: Illusions of partnership at Conservative-First Nations gathering | rabble.ca
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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