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Conrad Black: The truth about truth and reconciliation

It is shocking and dangerous that the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, published in 2015, has been so widely accepted as a full accounting of Native grievances and the basis for policy changes and reparations to accommodate those grievances. Almost the only serious critical analysis that has been given to this massive report is the excellent and very readable book, “From Truth Comes Reconciliation,” which was edited by Rodney Clifton and Mark Dewolf, and published by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. Every Canadian concerned with Canada’s relationship with its Aboriginal peoples, which forms the basis for the rampant but fraudulent truism that this country is rotten with ”systemic racism,” should read this book. There is general agreement, as there should be, that Aboriginal people have legitimate grievances, that the country’s policy in regard to them has been unsuccessful and that this is a serious policy challenge where we simply have to do better. Justice Murray Sinclair, who chaired the commission, promised to “provide Canadians with a permanent record that weaves all experiences, all perspectives into the fabric of truth.” He and his fellow commissioners, Chief Wilton Littlechild and Marie Wilson, fell grievously short of delivering on that promise.

by Sarcasticat•March 21, 2021March 20, 2021•0•Aboriginal Issues, Canada, Canada's incompetent Liberal Government, Indigenous

Official Languages Reform: Failure is not an Option

On February 19, Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly presented her working paper on the modernization of the Official Languages Act (OLA). Breaking from Liberal tradition, which always placed French and English on a scrupulously equal footing, the document recognizes the vulnerability of the French language in Canada. It vows to implement “substantive equality” between the two official languages, while also calling for a further integration of protections for Indigenous languages.

by Sarcasticat•March 8, 2021March 8, 2021•0•Aboriginal Issues, Canada, Indigenous, Justin Trudeau - Pissant, Language

Quebec unveils $19.2M in funding to widen access to justice system for Indigenous communities

Ian Lafrenière, the minister responsible for Indigenous affairs, described the funding as an important and highly anticipated announcement. He says it’s a direct response to recommendations outlined in the report from the Viens Commission, an inquiry that examined Quebec’s relations with Indigenous Peoples.

by Sarcasticat•March 5, 2021March 5, 2021•0•Aboriginal Issues, Canada, Indigenous, Quebec

Too many Black and Indigenous people are in prison. Researchers say mandatory minimum sentences are part of the problem

The federal government’s criminal justice reform bill has generally been described as a good first step in tackling the overrepresentation of Indigenous and Black people in the justice system.

But it’s also sparked the question: Why not go even further with Bill C-22?

The bill would repeal mandatory minimum penalties for all drug offences and some firearm offences, expand the use of conditional sentences such as house arrest, and urge police and prosecutors to use discretion in order to keep drug possession cases out of the justice system.

WARNING: Archived Toronto Star article.

by Sarcasticat•March 5, 2021March 5, 2021•0•Aboriginal Issues, Crime, Indigenous, Prison, race/ethnicity

Professors challenge B.C’s racist history ahead of 150th anniversary of joining Canada

A new educational resource is looking at the long history in British Columbia of racist policies and the resiliency of the many Indigenous, Black and racialized people who have been affected.

The open-source booklet Challenging Racist British Columbia: 150 Years and Counting was released today by co-publishers the University of Victoria (UVic) and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).

The 80-page document is being made available as Black History Month wraps up and as B.C. approaches its 150th anniversary of joining Canada this July 20.

“In 1871, this province joined the Canadian federation and, ever since, communities of Indigenous, Black, and other racialized peoples have waged protracted struggles against the dispossession of Indigenous lands, institutionalized discrimination, and the politics of exclusion,” the report begins.

by Sarcasticat•March 1, 2021March 1, 2021•0•Aboriginal Issues, BC, Canada, Indigenous, Race Baiting Grievance Mongers, Racism, Racist!

Feds never on track to fix First Nations drinking water says auditor general

“Although Indigenous Services Canada made progress in eliminating long-term drinking water advisories, the department was not on track to meet its 2015 commitment,” Karen Hogan wrote.

by Sarcasticat•February 26, 2021February 25, 2021•0•Aboriginal Issues, Canada, Canada's incompetent Liberal Government, Indigenous

“The Dirty Dozen”: University of British Columbia Professor Fired After Doxxing Students Who Dropped Her Class

We often follow controversies at universities over free speech and academic freedom issues, but few are quite so bizarre as the case of Dr. Amie Wolf. Wolf was fired after a period of paid administrative leave due to her attacks on 12 students who transferred out of her Indigenous Education in Canada course. Wolf has since lashed out at the university and other professors, including a vulgar diatribe. She is vowing to challenge the action of the university which she insists is due to her refusal to “assimilate to the institution’s norms” as “an academic who identifies as female Indigenous.”

by Sarcasticat•February 22, 2021February 21, 2021•0•Batshit Crazy Professors, BC, Canada, Indigenous

Ontario lacks Black and Indigenous engineering profs — this program hopes to change that

A new University of Waterloo-led project hopes to make Canada’s engineering schools more reflective of the country’s population.

The Indigenous and Black Engineering Technology (IBET) PhD Project will provide $25,000-a-year fellowships – along with mentorship and networking opportunities – to Black and Indigenous students pursuing doctoral degrees in engineering and math.

“Currently, we have a huge under-representation of Indigenous and Black scholars in academia,” said Tiz Mekonnen, who is the inaugural director of the PhD project.

by Sarcasticat•January 21, 2021January 20, 2021•0•Canada, Education, Indigenous, Ontario, STEM - science technology engineering and math

Prince Charles says Canadian Indigenous peoples must be heeded on environmental issues

Prince Charles says he has been in discussion with Canadian Indigenous leaders – adding it’s time for people to start to listen to them on environmental issues.

by Sarcasticat•December 31, 2020December 30, 2020•0•Aboriginal Issues, Canada, environment, idiots, Indigenous, Royals

Indigenous tourism group paid CEO $25K bonus days after it was tasked to distribute COVID-19 relief funds

Indigenous Services Canada is now reviewing several complaints against the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) over the bonus and how the organization distributed stimulus funds to hard hit Indigenous tourism business owners across the country.

by Sarcasticat•December 8, 2020December 8, 2020•0•"China eats weird animals disease", Canada, Indigenous

Government of Canada jobs for Indigenous people (only); whites need not apply

The Government of Canada is committed to building a workforce that is representative of Canada’s population.

Some public service jobs are only open to Indigenous people, and to be considered for these opportunities, you need to self-declare when you apply. You can choose how the information you provide will be used, whether for statistical purposes only or to be considered for a job.

by Sarcasticat•December 7, 2020December 7, 2020•0•Canada, Canada's Virtue Signalling Class, Employment, Indigenous

Liberals table bill to implement UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The Liberal government introduced long-awaited legislation Thursday to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which Justice Minister David Lametti described as a significant step forward on the path to reconciliation.

by Sarcasticat•December 3, 2020December 3, 2020•0•Aboriginal Issues, Canada, Indigenous, UN

Indigenous land-based education ‑‑ classroom of the future

As parents and educators nationwide struggle with how to make education work in a pandemic environment, Indigenous students, particularly in northern remote parts of the country, have headed back to the land. As Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers take the lead, there is an opportunity to work with Indigenous communities, education authorities, industry and post-secondary institutions in reshaping the classroom of the future.

by Sarcasticat•November 28, 2020November 27, 2020•0•Aboriginal Issues, Education, Indigenous