i feel that my writings were pretty misunderstood, some of your comments on how I was thinking were very far off from what I intended to write. although I do not agree with quite a few things that were said I will still take the time to try and source an argument for anything I feel could use correction.
other things that were said I will ignore completely.
I think you will find, of those of us who are old enough, we have witnessed countless reparations put into play. We have also witnessed successful reserves and utter abuse of funds by other reserves.
I've also spent many years amongst aboriginal people. Partly due to my Acadian/Indian portion in my family line and going to University with students who did receive scholarships.
In my era, the 90's, many aboriginals in University left reserves and never looked back at the abuse they received from their own. They weren't shy in describing the horrors they endured from their own.
If you believe that freebies will solve aboriginal problems, look no further than generational welfare families. Those White families in that cycle perpetuate abuse, of every variety, upon themselves as well.
Self Reflection should be a significant part of Aboriginal Culture. Accountability of corrupt Chief's and individual actions should be another.
If you think the general white population has it so much better, you're mistaken and ignoring another group's perspective entirely.
Look long enough at all "races" and you will find they are all tribal, they are all fucked up and all have good and bad attributes and history.
Welcome to the shared experience of humanity. It's both wretched and beautiful at the same time.
I think you will find, of those of us who are old enough, we have witnessed countless reparations put into play. We have also witnessed successful reserves and utter abuse of funds by other reserves."" a wonderful statment and completely agreed
If you believe that freebies will solve aboriginal problems, look no further than generational welfare families. Those White families in that cycle perpetuate abuse, of every variety, upon themselves as well"""
my proposed solutions were not based around handouts. it was based around education that would help a severe need of housing and mental health workers.
it also pivoted around rebuilding relations and trust.
i mentioned issues that were in my eyes extremely important for anyone. if anyone in Canada had no water and terrible housing i would advocate for them
If you think the general white population has it so much better, you're mistaken and ignoring another group's perspective entirely.
""I don't think it's very moral to compare the two anyways. it's complicated and messy. to say that anyone in need globally is not worth helping.......
thanks for all of the words. they are helping me refine and polish this. both of you have has wonderful points that made me revise certain areas
There are many poor white communities in NS that don't have usable water. NS has very harsh ground water.
• the eskasoni have grieved this and actually have better facilities than some rural white communities.
• the eskasoni, amongst other tribes in Nova Scotia, are also doing well enough to actually create large scale development on their reserves that rivals many towns in NS.
• Millbrook First Nation reserve in Truro and Glooscap First Nation reserve in Kings County NS are prime examples of successful endeavors made by First Nations.
• St. Mary's First Nation reserve in Fredericton is another off the top of my head.
A notable event, that remains fairly unacknowledged by First Nations.
• Moose in the past, were hunted to extinction in Nova Scotia, purely in spite by some First Nations persons in that time period.
i feel that my writings were pretty misunderstood, some of your comments on how I was thinking were very far off from what I intended to write. although I do not agree with quite a few things that were said I will still take the time to try and source an argument for anything I feel could use correction. other things that were said I will ignore completely.
I think you will find, of those of us who are old enough, we have witnessed countless reparations put into play. We have also witnessed successful reserves and utter abuse of funds by other reserves.
I've also spent many years amongst aboriginal people. Partly due to my Acadian/Indian portion in my family line and going to University with students who did receive scholarships.
In my era, the 90's, many aboriginals in University left reserves and never looked back at the abuse they received from their own. They weren't shy in describing the horrors they endured from their own.
If you believe that freebies will solve aboriginal problems, look no further than generational welfare families. Those White families in that cycle perpetuate abuse, of every variety, upon themselves as well.
Self Reflection should be a significant part of Aboriginal Culture. Accountability of corrupt Chief's and individual actions should be another.
If you think the general white population has it so much better, you're mistaken and ignoring another group's perspective entirely.
Look long enough at all "races" and you will find they are all tribal, they are all fucked up and all have good and bad attributes and history.
Welcome to the shared experience of humanity. It's both wretched and beautiful at the same time.
I think you will find, of those of us who are old enough, we have witnessed countless reparations put into play. We have also witnessed successful reserves and utter abuse of funds by other reserves."" a wonderful statment and completely agreed
If you believe that freebies will solve aboriginal problems, look no further than generational welfare families. Those White families in that cycle perpetuate abuse, of every variety, upon themselves as well""" my proposed solutions were not based around handouts. it was based around education that would help a severe need of housing and mental health workers. it also pivoted around rebuilding relations and trust. i mentioned issues that were in my eyes extremely important for anyone. if anyone in Canada had no water and terrible housing i would advocate for them
If you think the general white population has it so much better, you're mistaken and ignoring another group's perspective entirely. ""I don't think it's very moral to compare the two anyways. it's complicated and messy. to say that anyone in need globally is not worth helping.......
thanks for all of the words. they are helping me refine and polish this. both of you have has wonderful points that made me revise certain areas
Additional info,
There are many poor white communities in NS that don't have usable water. NS has very harsh ground water.
• the eskasoni have grieved this and actually have better facilities than some rural white communities.
• the eskasoni, amongst other tribes in Nova Scotia, are also doing well enough to actually create large scale development on their reserves that rivals many towns in NS.
• Millbrook First Nation reserve in Truro and Glooscap First Nation reserve in Kings County NS are prime examples of successful endeavors made by First Nations.
• St. Mary's First Nation reserve in Fredericton is another off the top of my head.
A notable event, that remains fairly unacknowledged by First Nations.
• Moose in the past, were hunted to extinction in Nova Scotia, purely in spite by some First Nations persons in that time period.
Perspective is important. The good and the bad.
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