They have a lot of great ideas to help improve our lifestyle.
I like how they hope to encourage the use of Mi'kmaq immersion.
Its a good read if someone is curious to know about Mi'kmaq initiatives.
I enjoyed reading all the great ideas and I hope they make them a reality for us.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Reading : Mi'kmaq Rights Initative
I like viewing chronologies because it tells you how far we've come as a Nation. The chart at the bottom was an interesting view. Its good to see all the natives still coming together and taking on responsibilites.
I would recommend this read if you wanted a quick chronolgy view of where our people have been.
The timeline didn't go back that far, but it was still an interesting read.
I would recommend this read if you wanted a quick chronolgy view of where our people have been.
The timeline didn't go back that far, but it was still an interesting read.
Monday, 24 October 2011
Class Lectures
Generally, I learned that there is a difference between Aboriginal Law and a Treaty right. I always assumed they were the same thing but yet I never really put much thought into it.
I believe that our future generations will have to continue to prove that we are the rightful owners to this land.
Its because of oral history that the courts are giving us the opportunity to prove that we have rights to the land and its resources.
Because the courts have seen that we are able to prove that the land is ours they want to negotiate things to prevent us from taking all benefits away from them by creating by-laws.
We have to write down all that we can about our history and culture in order for future negotiations.
I would like to see Mi'kmaki celebrated and appreciated by all Canadians. I would wish that our treaty rights and Aboriginal rights will be greatly respected.
I just enjoy learning about my culture so theres nothing really specific, I enjoyed watching all the clips the most because I got to see stories that I had only heard about long time ago.
I believe that our future generations will have to continue to prove that we are the rightful owners to this land.
Its because of oral history that the courts are giving us the opportunity to prove that we have rights to the land and its resources.
Because the courts have seen that we are able to prove that the land is ours they want to negotiate things to prevent us from taking all benefits away from them by creating by-laws.
We have to write down all that we can about our history and culture in order for future negotiations.
I would like to see Mi'kmaki celebrated and appreciated by all Canadians. I would wish that our treaty rights and Aboriginal rights will be greatly respected.
I just enjoy learning about my culture so theres nothing really specific, I enjoyed watching all the clips the most because I got to see stories that I had only heard about long time ago.
Acts of Defiance
http://www.nfb.ca/film/acts_of_defiance/
This film documents events that happened during and after the war in Oka. The film was created in 1991, a year after the war. The films tells the story both all sides.
There are no similar stories within my community that I know of.
From watching the film Kanehsatake I knew about the war in Oka. The Mayor wanted to extend the golf course onto Mohawk land, but the Mohawks wouldn't allow it.
The women stood out the most because they were all so fearless in protecting their land and their families.
I was annoyed by how the whole Canadian government party kept saying the Mohawks 'claim' that this is their land.
It was obvious that Canada was embarrassed because it wasn't until Jesse Jackson came into the picture that the army had finally been given the orders to remove themselves from Kanehsatake.
They were able to restore some peace but were still being harrassed by the SQ.
I enjoyed this film because it showed another side to the story which also showcased how racist the Canadian government is.
This film documents events that happened during and after the war in Oka. The film was created in 1991, a year after the war. The films tells the story both all sides.
There are no similar stories within my community that I know of.
From watching the film Kanehsatake I knew about the war in Oka. The Mayor wanted to extend the golf course onto Mohawk land, but the Mohawks wouldn't allow it.
The women stood out the most because they were all so fearless in protecting their land and their families.
I was annoyed by how the whole Canadian government party kept saying the Mohawks 'claim' that this is their land.
It was obvious that Canada was embarrassed because it wasn't until Jesse Jackson came into the picture that the army had finally been given the orders to remove themselves from Kanehsatake.
They were able to restore some peace but were still being harrassed by the SQ.
I enjoyed this film because it showed another side to the story which also showcased how racist the Canadian government is.
Dancing Around the Table
http://www.nfb.ca/film/dancing_around_the_table_1/ &
http://www.nfb.ca/film/dancing_around_the_table_part_two/
These films are documentaries about the constitutional rights of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. The conferences took place between the years 1983 to 1987. The focus of these documents are based on the concept of self government.
Right now, I think of the Mi'kmaq community as a whole and we are going through the same process as well by trying to establish our own form of government.
I watched this film before but all I remember of it was that it was about the Aboriginal people of western Canada and that the Premiere and Prime Minister's were so publicly ignorant by their lack of knowledge.
Bill Wilson stood out the most because he was actively trying to get the white politicians to see things from his point of view.
The National Leaders acted as though the Aboriginal people they were dealing with were uneducated. They were more concerned about how our self government would affect them.
After watching the film I feel sad and enraged at the same time because of how ignorant and bias these so called leaders are.
I do think that some of these nations were able to achieve self governance at some point after 1987.
Overall, I feel like these documentaries are golden! I like how they show Canada's true colors.
http://www.nfb.ca/film/dancing_around_the_table_part_two/
These films are documentaries about the constitutional rights of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. The conferences took place between the years 1983 to 1987. The focus of these documents are based on the concept of self government.
Right now, I think of the Mi'kmaq community as a whole and we are going through the same process as well by trying to establish our own form of government.
I watched this film before but all I remember of it was that it was about the Aboriginal people of western Canada and that the Premiere and Prime Minister's were so publicly ignorant by their lack of knowledge.
Bill Wilson stood out the most because he was actively trying to get the white politicians to see things from his point of view.
The National Leaders acted as though the Aboriginal people they were dealing with were uneducated. They were more concerned about how our self government would affect them.
After watching the film I feel sad and enraged at the same time because of how ignorant and bias these so called leaders are.
I do think that some of these nations were able to achieve self governance at some point after 1987.
Overall, I feel like these documentaries are golden! I like how they show Canada's true colors.
Guest Speaker, Joe B. Marshall
Joe spoke to our class about the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiatives and what their intentions were.
He had a good sense of humor, thats what I enjoyed most about him.
He had a good sense of humor, thats what I enjoyed most about him.
Guest Speaker, Tuma Young
Tuma Young had discussed court cases which had helped the Aboriginal people of North America to gain Aboriginal Title and treaty rights.
He was very knowledgable about our aboriginal and treaty rights.
He was very knowledgable about our aboriginal and treaty rights.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Mi'kmaq Creation Story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQvup95nhvk Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRfv2ADqH8&feature=related Part 2
The Mi'kmaq creation is a story told by Stephen Augustine about how Kluscap came into the world. This film was uploaded on to youtube June 2011.
It shares the story of how we have a relationship with all living things around including the plants, animals, fish, birds, and land.
I don't think there are any similiar situations going on within my community except for the new lives being born.
I read the story before but had all the events in the wrong order.
Stephen Augustine stood out the most to me on this film because he was the one telling the story.
I like story because it explains the significance of all the things around us like the eagle and our shadow.
I just wish I knew why Kluscap and his grandmother had to go to the spirit world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRfv2ADqH8&feature=related Part 2
The Mi'kmaq creation is a story told by Stephen Augustine about how Kluscap came into the world. This film was uploaded on to youtube June 2011.
It shares the story of how we have a relationship with all living things around including the plants, animals, fish, birds, and land.
I don't think there are any similiar situations going on within my community except for the new lives being born.
I read the story before but had all the events in the wrong order.
Stephen Augustine stood out the most to me on this film because he was the one telling the story.
I like story because it explains the significance of all the things around us like the eagle and our shadow.
I just wish I knew why Kluscap and his grandmother had to go to the spirit world.
Monday, 10 October 2011
Mi'kmaq Rights Initative
http://www.mikmaqrights.com/page.asp?ID=449
This film talks about the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative, it was created in 2006. It basically said that we as Mi'kmaq need to figure out how we want to apply our rights. It confirms that we have them, but as a nation have to agree on how we are going to use them.
In our communities its a tough decision to agree on because most of our leaders are too busy with elections and how to stay in office.
I think to really understand what it is the Mi'kmaq Rights Initative are trying to accomplish you have to be an active part of the team.
Nobody in particular stood out to me in this film, and I don't think the Canadian government will be sp easy to negotiate with either. They're always coming up with a new legal word to try and make us look dumb.
I'm glad to see that we have started to intiate our rights, but we need more input at a quicker pace to get things in motion.
Overall I would say that this film needs more inspiration. Watching it, I just sat back and thought about how long will this take and whats being done to accompish these goals.
This film talks about the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative, it was created in 2006. It basically said that we as Mi'kmaq need to figure out how we want to apply our rights. It confirms that we have them, but as a nation have to agree on how we are going to use them.
In our communities its a tough decision to agree on because most of our leaders are too busy with elections and how to stay in office.
I think to really understand what it is the Mi'kmaq Rights Initative are trying to accomplish you have to be an active part of the team.
Nobody in particular stood out to me in this film, and I don't think the Canadian government will be sp easy to negotiate with either. They're always coming up with a new legal word to try and make us look dumb.
I'm glad to see that we have started to intiate our rights, but we need more input at a quicker pace to get things in motion.
Overall I would say that this film needs more inspiration. Watching it, I just sat back and thought about how long will this take and whats being done to accompish these goals.
Kanehsatake 270 Years of Resistance
http://www.nfb.ca/film/kanehsatake_270_years_of_resistance/
This film is about the war in Oka between the Mohawks, the Quebec police and the Canadian army. The incident took place in July 1990, the film was created in 1993.
While watching the film you will see how quickly our First Nations people are able to come together and unite for what is rightfully ours. The Canadian government didn't want to negotitate anything because there were people from all over the continent there to help the Mohawks fight for their land.
I can remember a long time ago warriors coming to Pictou Landing with regards to Boat Harbour. I also remember hearing about Oka but I didn't know what it was about except to do with Native rights.
Mad Jap stood out to me. He was trying his best to make this all a very peaceful event.
The leaders at this time were so ignorant to the native people stating that they could not claim what they do not own. And this mayor was elected again even after this incident.
It seems after such incidents like this our Native people are trying to negotiate rights "properly" but I think there will be a time again soon when we will all band together like this.
At the end of this film it was mentioned that no agreements were yet agreed upon, watching this film I felt hurt and angry. I almost wish I could have been there.
This film is about the war in Oka between the Mohawks, the Quebec police and the Canadian army. The incident took place in July 1990, the film was created in 1993.
While watching the film you will see how quickly our First Nations people are able to come together and unite for what is rightfully ours. The Canadian government didn't want to negotitate anything because there were people from all over the continent there to help the Mohawks fight for their land.
I can remember a long time ago warriors coming to Pictou Landing with regards to Boat Harbour. I also remember hearing about Oka but I didn't know what it was about except to do with Native rights.
Mad Jap stood out to me. He was trying his best to make this all a very peaceful event.
The leaders at this time were so ignorant to the native people stating that they could not claim what they do not own. And this mayor was elected again even after this incident.
It seems after such incidents like this our Native people are trying to negotiate rights "properly" but I think there will be a time again soon when we will all band together like this.
At the end of this film it was mentioned that no agreements were yet agreed upon, watching this film I felt hurt and angry. I almost wish I could have been there.
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Overview of Aboriginal Title
http://saveourrivers.tv/jack_woodward.html
This video is about Aboriginal Title. And the film was made in 2007. Jack talks about British Colombia being called the Indian Territories before 1858 when they changed the name to British Colombia. He also mentions that Aboriginal Title does exist in the province. Because of Aboriginal Title no one should really be going into any big business because they could end up being in debt to the first nations who actually own the land they are about to buy or rent.
I don't know of any similar situations going on within my community. And I had no idea that there was any Aboriginal Title yet within Canada.
The main character on this film is Jack Woodward, he's the only character on this film.
I was so happy to finally see a non-native agreeing that this is all native land and always has been. It was also good to hear that B.C. government also agrees.
Its amazing to see how different the government system is from both ends of the country. They seem more understanding in the west than here in the east.
The First Nations in this province are on the right path and after watching this I start to feel hope again.
This video is about Aboriginal Title. And the film was made in 2007. Jack talks about British Colombia being called the Indian Territories before 1858 when they changed the name to British Colombia. He also mentions that Aboriginal Title does exist in the province. Because of Aboriginal Title no one should really be going into any big business because they could end up being in debt to the first nations who actually own the land they are about to buy or rent.
I don't know of any similar situations going on within my community. And I had no idea that there was any Aboriginal Title yet within Canada.
The main character on this film is Jack Woodward, he's the only character on this film.
I was so happy to finally see a non-native agreeing that this is all native land and always has been. It was also good to hear that B.C. government also agrees.
Its amazing to see how different the government system is from both ends of the country. They seem more understanding in the west than here in the east.
The First Nations in this province are on the right path and after watching this I start to feel hope again.
Is the crown at war with us?
http://www.nfb.ca/film/is_the_Crown_at_war_with_us
This film is about the incident in Burnt Church that took place in 2000.
It discuss' and shows footage from the incident which showed the DFO attacking the Mi'kmaq fishermen out on the waters.
My brother's and husband are all fishermen. I know that if you go over your boundaries and drop your trap in someone else's grounds your nets will get cut.
No one in particular stood out, I enjoyed hearing what everyone had to say.
The leader's like the DFO were a disgrace to watch during this film. They expect us to follow their laws yet they don't follow their own laws.
I'm just glad that they understand and realize that we do have inherent rights. The Burnt Church community did finally settle on an agreement. I was disappointed to see that even with the footage of the DFO trying to run over the fishermen, the Judge felt like they did nothing wrong.
This film is about the incident in Burnt Church that took place in 2000.
It discuss' and shows footage from the incident which showed the DFO attacking the Mi'kmaq fishermen out on the waters.
My brother's and husband are all fishermen. I know that if you go over your boundaries and drop your trap in someone else's grounds your nets will get cut.
No one in particular stood out, I enjoyed hearing what everyone had to say.
The leader's like the DFO were a disgrace to watch during this film. They expect us to follow their laws yet they don't follow their own laws.
I'm just glad that they understand and realize that we do have inherent rights. The Burnt Church community did finally settle on an agreement. I was disappointed to see that even with the footage of the DFO trying to run over the fishermen, the Judge felt like they did nothing wrong.
Our Nationhood
http://www.nfb.ca/film/our_nationhood/
This film is about the Listuguj community trying to regain their rights to manage the natural resources within their area. The time this incident took place was in 1998 to 2003.
The film tells us about the struggles the Listuguj community had to face in order to exercise their inherent rights. Their employment rate has gone up since their fight with the government and thanks to the Donald Marshall agreement as well. They no longer have the QPP bothering them.
Last year my community hired some community members to re-route some of the water ways in the woods. Why I don't know but I seen that these people had to do the same because of the machinery the non- natives were using was causing all sorts of debris to block some of the water ways and just caused an even bigger mess in the woods and on the roads.
I had no knowledge of what I was going to watch and I think I remember hearing something about this at the time but I was young and only thought about myself at the time to pay any attention.
It was funny to see her interview some of the guys from the '81 incident.
Not much has changed with the leaders of our country since that incident, they still don't want to negotiate with us but we're making it happen.
I feel more empowered by watching how quickly our people came together to help fight for our rights. And I also feel like negotiations are happening, although not completely in our favor but its a start.
I enjoyed watching this film. Alanis Obomsawin is doing great with getting our issues out in the public eye.
This film is about the Listuguj community trying to regain their rights to manage the natural resources within their area. The time this incident took place was in 1998 to 2003.
The film tells us about the struggles the Listuguj community had to face in order to exercise their inherent rights. Their employment rate has gone up since their fight with the government and thanks to the Donald Marshall agreement as well. They no longer have the QPP bothering them.
Last year my community hired some community members to re-route some of the water ways in the woods. Why I don't know but I seen that these people had to do the same because of the machinery the non- natives were using was causing all sorts of debris to block some of the water ways and just caused an even bigger mess in the woods and on the roads.
I had no knowledge of what I was going to watch and I think I remember hearing something about this at the time but I was young and only thought about myself at the time to pay any attention.
It was funny to see her interview some of the guys from the '81 incident.
Not much has changed with the leaders of our country since that incident, they still don't want to negotiate with us but we're making it happen.
I feel more empowered by watching how quickly our people came together to help fight for our rights. And I also feel like negotiations are happening, although not completely in our favor but its a start.
I enjoyed watching this film. Alanis Obomsawin is doing great with getting our issues out in the public eye.
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Incident at Restigouche
http://www.nfb.ca/film/incident_at_restigouche
This film is about the canadian government enforcing their policies on our people. This film was made in 1984. It showed how ignorant and brutal the canadian government can be towards First Nations People who exercise their traditions.
I can't think of anything similar to this happening within my community. Maybe the dealings with Boat Harbour. But I don't know much about it.
Before watching this film, I didn't know what to expect, but its funny how history repeats itself because I knew of the incident in Burnt Church which is similar to this story.
Not one person stood out for me, they all had unbelievable horror stories.
In this film the canadian government proved to be ignorant to our history.
After watching this film, I felt so enraged. Its been thirty years since this incident and I don't see much improvement or change within the canadian government.
The Restigouche people continued to practice their fishing rights. This film is perfect in showcasing just how brutal the canadian government can be when they don't get their way.
This film is about the canadian government enforcing their policies on our people. This film was made in 1984. It showed how ignorant and brutal the canadian government can be towards First Nations People who exercise their traditions.
I can't think of anything similar to this happening within my community. Maybe the dealings with Boat Harbour. But I don't know much about it.
Before watching this film, I didn't know what to expect, but its funny how history repeats itself because I knew of the incident in Burnt Church which is similar to this story.
Not one person stood out for me, they all had unbelievable horror stories.
In this film the canadian government proved to be ignorant to our history.
After watching this film, I felt so enraged. Its been thirty years since this incident and I don't see much improvement or change within the canadian government.
The Restigouche people continued to practice their fishing rights. This film is perfect in showcasing just how brutal the canadian government can be when they don't get their way.
Membertou First Nation Circle of Excellence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuHc-sONf4g&feature=related
This film discuss` the success of the Membertou First Nation. It was uploaded on to youtube the beginning of this year 2011. It demonstrates that our people can be self reliant and that we can accomplish success without government funds.
I don`t know whether having a gas bar in the community means that we are ready for self governance but so far its all we got in my community.
It seems pretty obvious that Membertou is doing well for themselves, I had no idea they were debt free, so good for them!
I enjoyed watching this film, I think Dan Christmas stood out the most for me. He looks native, no question about that but he sounds so intellectual. I just feel so proud whenever I hear a native speak with intellect and confidence.
It was so impressive how the Membertou First Nation showed all these companies that they are very capable of working with them and are also capable of handling their affairs with professionalism.
There`s no denying that Memembertou has created their own circle of excellence. There is hope for all First Nation communities if we work with the right people and have our own intellectual people work for us. This film gives me hope that soon enough we will be a self governed nation.
This film discuss` the success of the Membertou First Nation. It was uploaded on to youtube the beginning of this year 2011. It demonstrates that our people can be self reliant and that we can accomplish success without government funds.
I don`t know whether having a gas bar in the community means that we are ready for self governance but so far its all we got in my community.
It seems pretty obvious that Membertou is doing well for themselves, I had no idea they were debt free, so good for them!
I enjoyed watching this film, I think Dan Christmas stood out the most for me. He looks native, no question about that but he sounds so intellectual. I just feel so proud whenever I hear a native speak with intellect and confidence.
It was so impressive how the Membertou First Nation showed all these companies that they are very capable of working with them and are also capable of handling their affairs with professionalism.
There`s no denying that Memembertou has created their own circle of excellence. There is hope for all First Nation communities if we work with the right people and have our own intellectual people work for us. This film gives me hope that soon enough we will be a self governed nation.
Tsawwassen First Nation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej895dV0Quc&feature=related
This film is about the Tsawwassen First Nation who have developed their own laws and policies. The film was created and published on youtube in 2010.
The film discussed how this nation hired educated people to help create their own laws and policies. And how the community and it's leaders had to give a lot of trust in making this happen.
I applaud these people, because you need trust to accomplish this sort of task, I would think. I don't know of anything similiar to this in my own community. I think the way, our greedy "leaders" are continously abusing their position by only hiring their friends or relatives could be looked at a form of their own self government. But I don't think that's how a traditional community would operate. I think it should be fair and whats right for the community as a whole, not just certain individuals.
What Chief Kim Baird says about making mistakes and improving from it, its that way with life itself and everything in life. As long as we can create a starting point for self governance and agree on it, then we should just go with it. I`m not sure what the outcome is yet of their audits but it was their first year and mistakes are bound to happen, I just hope it was a success!
Overall I would say these people have accomplished what they set out to do and are an inspiration to other first nation communities who want to self govern.
This film is about the Tsawwassen First Nation who have developed their own laws and policies. The film was created and published on youtube in 2010.
The film discussed how this nation hired educated people to help create their own laws and policies. And how the community and it's leaders had to give a lot of trust in making this happen.
I applaud these people, because you need trust to accomplish this sort of task, I would think. I don't know of anything similiar to this in my own community. I think the way, our greedy "leaders" are continously abusing their position by only hiring their friends or relatives could be looked at a form of their own self government. But I don't think that's how a traditional community would operate. I think it should be fair and whats right for the community as a whole, not just certain individuals.
What Chief Kim Baird says about making mistakes and improving from it, its that way with life itself and everything in life. As long as we can create a starting point for self governance and agree on it, then we should just go with it. I`m not sure what the outcome is yet of their audits but it was their first year and mistakes are bound to happen, I just hope it was a success!
Overall I would say these people have accomplished what they set out to do and are an inspiration to other first nation communities who want to self govern.
Governance and Cultural Match
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgJcboFeOmw&NR=1
Another short film, it documented thoughts on how first nations can match governance with culture and traditions. The interviews were conducted in 2008 and the outcome was released on youtube in 2010. It discuss' the modern world and how we need to use our traditions in a modern world way.
When I think of my community and how we practice traditions in a modern way, hunting and fishing come to mind. Because our fishermen have so many fancy equipment on their boats to help them fish and our hunters go out with guns and fourwheelers.
Of the topic, I think people assume that if we had self governance that we would be expected to live in wigwams. The chief Sophie Pierre really stands out to me on this film because she puts out a strong front. By strong front I mean, educated wise and confident in her words.
I think that National leaders are hoping that we don't gain self governance.
After watching the film I felt like of course our government will have to have cultural match, thats the whole point of re-educating ourselves on our culture and traditions. We have yet to achieve these goals but we are winning one battle at a time.
I agree with all that was said on this short film.
Another short film, it documented thoughts on how first nations can match governance with culture and traditions. The interviews were conducted in 2008 and the outcome was released on youtube in 2010. It discuss' the modern world and how we need to use our traditions in a modern world way.
When I think of my community and how we practice traditions in a modern way, hunting and fishing come to mind. Because our fishermen have so many fancy equipment on their boats to help them fish and our hunters go out with guns and fourwheelers.
Of the topic, I think people assume that if we had self governance that we would be expected to live in wigwams. The chief Sophie Pierre really stands out to me on this film because she puts out a strong front. By strong front I mean, educated wise and confident in her words.
I think that National leaders are hoping that we don't gain self governance.
After watching the film I felt like of course our government will have to have cultural match, thats the whole point of re-educating ourselves on our culture and traditions. We have yet to achieve these goals but we are winning one battle at a time.
I agree with all that was said on this short film.
Governance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtJraMegyUI
This short video was about implementing our own government system as first nations people.
It was in the year 2008 these interviews were conducted. I think the point they are trying to get across is that we all need to re-educate ourselves about our culture and traditions.
The community where I come from the Mi'kmaq language is taught to the children attending the on reserve school. Its the beginning of some sort of intiative to regaining our culture.
I've heard about self governance, and that our nation is trying to carefully put together our own format of it, but thats all I know of the topic.
At the beginning, I think Jacqueline Romanow said it all when she said we inherent this right by right of prior occupation. I also like what Peter Kulchyski had to say, he basically said if our self governance is given or negotiated to us, then its not our own governance. We need to take it and implement it ourselves the same way our ancestors did before there were any foreign government.
I think our leaders already understand that we need to be more familiar with our traditional background, it's just harder for the communities who rely on the government funds to grasp that concept. Especially the communities who barely have any money at all for things like housing.
I feel like there are already first nations people out there trying to get educated and trying to encourage other's from within their community to do the same. So even we aren't quite there yet, I believe that we're getting closer with our people continuing on with their education.
Overall I felt the video had a dry approach to it. But after it was over I wanted to more on where our progress stands in regards to self government.
This short video was about implementing our own government system as first nations people.
It was in the year 2008 these interviews were conducted. I think the point they are trying to get across is that we all need to re-educate ourselves about our culture and traditions.
The community where I come from the Mi'kmaq language is taught to the children attending the on reserve school. Its the beginning of some sort of intiative to regaining our culture.
I've heard about self governance, and that our nation is trying to carefully put together our own format of it, but thats all I know of the topic.
At the beginning, I think Jacqueline Romanow said it all when she said we inherent this right by right of prior occupation. I also like what Peter Kulchyski had to say, he basically said if our self governance is given or negotiated to us, then its not our own governance. We need to take it and implement it ourselves the same way our ancestors did before there were any foreign government.
I think our leaders already understand that we need to be more familiar with our traditional background, it's just harder for the communities who rely on the government funds to grasp that concept. Especially the communities who barely have any money at all for things like housing.
I feel like there are already first nations people out there trying to get educated and trying to encourage other's from within their community to do the same. So even we aren't quite there yet, I believe that we're getting closer with our people continuing on with their education.
Overall I felt the video had a dry approach to it. But after it was over I wanted to more on where our progress stands in regards to self government.
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