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[Matt R.]

This is interesting!

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[Nparker]

Is this the typeface traditionally used by First Nations peoples or just more colonial destruction of their history?

[amor de cosmos]

The LOU creates an incremental approach to strengthening the relationship between the Province and the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council.
 
“This a significant step in building a strong relationship with the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, and creates further opportunities for B.C. to engage with the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council on priorities,” said Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. “I raise my hands to all those involved and I am excited to start a new chapter in the relationship with the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples.”
 
The specific areas for discussion under the LOU include (but are not limited to):

• Douglas Treaty Rights recognition and implementation;
• acquisition of lands;
• education;
• wildlife harvesting;
• revenue sharing;
• engagement with BC Ferries, the Royal BC Museum and others; and
• local government relations.

This work will include seeking to clarify shared understanding of the Douglas Treaties and how to move forward together.
 
The LOU also provides an opportunity to have discussions with the federal government to collaboratively explore options for a tripartite reconciliation agreement.

https://news.gov.bc....3IRR0026-000726

Edited by amor de cosmos, 13 May 2023 - 06:54 AM.

[Matt R.]

Has this been posted yet?

Popular fellow.

The Power of Indigenous Foods | Jared Qwustenuxun Williams | TEDxRoyalRoadsU

https://m.youtube.co...eature=youtu.be

Edited by Matt R., 13 May 2023 - 11:16 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Shayne Ramsay, the former head of B.C. Housing whose two-­decade long record at the provincial agency has been rocked with conflict-of-interest accusations, is no longer with the ­Squamish Nation company building the Senakw project.

Ramsay was named executive vice-president at Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation last September, the same month he left B.C Housing.

 

On Friday, the company confirmed Ramsay has “stepped down” from his position and is no longer with Nch’ḵay̓. No other details were provided.

 

 

https://www.timescol...t-probe-6998332

[Stephen James]

 

Shayne Ramsay, the former head of B.C. Housing whose two-­decade long record at the provincial agency has been rocked with conflict-of-interest accusations, is no longer with the ­Squamish Nation company building the Senakw project.

 

Ramsay was named executive vice-president at Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation last September, the same month he left B.C Housing.

 

On Friday, the company confirmed Ramsay has “stepped down” from his position and is no longer with Nch’ḵay̓. No other details were provided.

 

 

https://www.timescol...t-probe-6998332

 

Is he still CEO of HIC?

Understand he set that up himself without permission, funded with public money, and made himself CEO.

Good way to get PAID.

[Victoria Watcher]

Nanaimo First Nation warns of delays for major development if concerns about historic village site aren't addressed

 

 

“Any attempts to develop this ancestral village site will be plagued by opposition from our nation,” says Chief Mike Wyse of redevelopment plans for the former Howard Johnson Hotel site

 

https://www.timescol...dressed-7029820

 

 

 

 

The nation has brought forward solutions without success and has been trying to work with the developer and the city for more than a year, she said.

 

 

 

^I wonder what that means, exactly.

 

 

Snuneymuxw’s statement follows a celebration a day earlier when the nation and Seacliff Properties, a Vancouver developer, signed a land transfer for 102 acres that included an ancient village site in the south end of the city.

 

Seacliff is planing to develop a major residential, commercial and industrial hub on more than 700 acres.

 

 

 

^ Ah ha.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 20 May 2023 - 06:39 AM.

[amor de cosmos]

The rationale for the changes, as well as a list of priority sites, is outlined in a document obtained under Freedom of Information legislation.

 

The document says that out of 2,192 historic sites, about two-thirds of plaque texts are fine. Of the remainder, more than 200 are considered high priorities for change.

 

Reasons include ignoring Indigenous contributions or using antiquated language, such as “Indian” or “Eskimo.” Another issue is controversial beliefs held by historical figures.

 

The most common reason for rewriting — covering plaques for French explorer Jacques Cartier, Alberta’s Bar U Ranch and Nunavut’s Kekerten Island Whaling Station — are “colonial assumptions,” the document says.

 

“Plaque texts can be described as ‘Whiggish’ in character,” it says. “This refers to a form of history where the progress of western civilization is understood as inevitable.

https://www.nanaimob...c-site-plaques/

[spanky123]

^^ Money tends to solve a lot of problems when it comes to negotiating with FN. 

[Victoria Watcher]

^^ Money tends to solve a lot of problems when it comes to negotiating with FN. 

 

Indeed.

 

But why can't the reporter on this story ask them more specifics about what they want?

 

It's a 19-paragraph article that answers few of the questions the reader might have.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 20 May 2023 - 01:27 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

'We were anything but primitive': How Indigenous-led archaeology is challenging colonial preconceptions

 

 

According to Cree/Métis archaeologist Paulette Steeves, the last century of archaeology has invalidated the pre-contact history of the Americas — and the people who lived there for thousands of years. 

 

"Students are not made aware of the really amazing, amazing accomplishments of humans in the Western Hemisphere. It's just all ignored," she said in an interview with Unreserved host Rosanna Deerchild. 

 

For example, the oldest mummies in the world were found in South America and the largest pyramids are in Central America, Steeves explained. 

 

By ignoring the accomplishments and sophistication of humans in North and South America, the field of archaeology reinforced negative stereotypes, dehumanization and racism, Steeves continued.

 

"I thought, 'What can I do to help bring hope to Indigenous people?' And it turns out that reclaiming history does that."

 

 

 

https://www.cbc.ca/r...ology-1.6854258

 

 

Brownlee, who is Cree, asserts that Indigenous peoples had immense skill and created tools, clothing and built incredible structures.

 

"I'm learning how to make stone tools … [it] ain't super easy," he said. "You try to make these things, and so you start getting a better appreciation of Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous science [and] the fact that they were engineers."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just saying things like "We were anything but primitive" doesn't make it so.  The tribes were primitive, by today's standards.  So were Europeans just a few thousand years ago.  So be it.  

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 May 2023 - 05:51 AM.

[dasmo]

An interesting overview and history…
“ The Indian Act is a Canadian federal law that governs in matters pertaining to Indian status, bands, and Indian reserves. It was first passed in 1876 and is still in force with amendments. The act authorizes the Canadian federal government to regulate and administer in the affairs and day-to-day lives of registered Indians and reserve communities.”

https://open.substac...tm_medium=email

[Victoria Watcher]

 

Nanaimo First Nation warns of delays for major development if concerns about historic village site aren't addressed

 

 

“Any attempts to develop this ancestral village site will be plagued by opposition from our nation,” says Chief Mike Wyse of redevelopment plans for the former Howard Johnson Hotel site

 

https://www.timescol...dressed-7029820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^I wonder what that means, exactly.

 

 

 

^ Ah ha.

 

 

 

 

The City of Nanaimo maintains it followed proper process for a partly completed rezoning application but is tight-lipped in response to a warning from the Snuneymuxw First Nation that it could cause delays for a large mixed-use development along the Millstone River.

 

“As this is an active rezoning application that is currently before council, there is little we can say with respect to the specifics of the proposal,” a Nanaimo statement said.

 

The privately owned property includes an ancestral village site for the nation, the city said.

 

“For that reason, we shared the rezoning proposal with SFN (Snuneymuxw First Nation) at our staff-to-staff technical working group in March 2022, before our formal application referral to the nation in April 2022.”

 

A Victoria-based company is seeking to rezone the site to allow the project to proceed. It would include a hotel, more than 700 homes, commercial space and waterfront path.

 

A majority of council approved third reading of the bylaws governing a rezoning. Fourth and final reading is still required.

 

 

 

https://www.timescol...-nation-7061650

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 May 2023 - 02:46 AM.

[dasmo]

If that kinda thing concerns you expect more. The Davonians are also using this against us. Read about “UNDRIP”….

It’s why we would be better off to come together with our First Nations brethren and form a sovereign country together. We are only a colony of the monarchy right now so that would be the ultimate decolonization.

[dasmo]

Our governments aren’t fixing potholes and dealing with street crime. They have been conscripted by the Davonians to implement their agenda….

If we formed a sovereign country with our indigenous brethren then we become indigenous.

The UNDRIP, or the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, is an international document that outlines the collective rights of indigenous peoples worldwide. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, with the aim of promoting and protecting the rights and well-being of indigenous communities. The UNDRIP recognizes the rights of indigenous peoples to self-determination, cultural preservation, land and resources, and participation in decision-making processes that affect them. It calls for the elimination of discrimination and encourages governments to establish frameworks that respect and uphold indigenous rights. The UNDRIP serves as a vital tool in promoting indigenous rights and fostering dialogue between governments and indigenous communities.

[Nparker]

Does the UNDRIP document cover the indigenous peoples of Europe?

[Victoria Watcher]

^.

The UNDRIP, or the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, is an international document that outlines the collective rights of indigenous peoples worldwide.



Wikipedia:

Implementations

Several post-empire states with large settler-colonial portions of the total population have processes underway to better recognise and realise in practise the rights of indigenous peoples. These include New Zealand, Canada, and Australia.


https://en.m.wikiped...igenous_Peoples

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 May 2023 - 08:48 AM.

[dasmo]

This is why I am both a big proponent of coming together with First Nations to become a country together while at the same time did not make the requested land acknowledgment at my wedding. I told her “I paid way too much for this land to say that!”

[Nparker]

I was born on the west coast of Canada and as far as I am concerned, I am as indigenous to the region as any First Nations person born here at the same time.

[Victoria Watcher]

How does it all work for a person that is 1/2 or 1/4 or 1/8 indigenous?

That’s why this is stupid.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 May 2023 - 09:04 AM.