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Have they released the executive election results yet?  I am interested to see how Bobbi Ethier does (for party president), she is a staff officer for the Manitoba Teachers Society.

;D I knew the words "Polaris Institute" would lighten the tone.  ;D If I had answers, I'd be the first to tell you.  My answer would involves increasing bold eagle so every FN youth was a conscript, but I dont think that would fly.

Seeing some of you try to "solve" the Native problem (via economic theory, forced assimilation, threats, etc.) is about as educational as watching the Polaris Group "solve" the military problem.  :o The disconnect is astounding. 

Very well said. 

As for mass relocation of Aboriginal people to urban centres?  What would then happend to Canadian claims of sovereignty over the vast stretches of uninhabited land in the north?  Even from a purely national interest / national defense perspective it makes sense to me to have people living all...

Throwing money doesn't solve the problem, neither does forced assimilation.  Some of the 'solutions' you guys are throwing out have been proven ineffective, if not dramatically harmful, time and time again.  What is working, on a case by case basis, is long term economic development coupled...

I have read and heard some interesting ideas on the 'influence' theory (Great Law influence on the U.S. Constitution) over the years from some very informed people.  It makes sense to me ... soft power in action. 

Flawed Design, Wow, free stuff?  Someone tell me where I can go to get free stuff and rolls of money!!!    Man and I thought for a second that some folk were moderately educated on Aboriginal issues ... nope.  Nothing like good old anecdotal evidence to start prejudice. Here's a report on...

That is the essense of the dabate.  They (6 Nations) would argue that justice is on their side, as supported by numerous supreme court decisions and that transfering the land away from the band was the illegal act.   

I would like to see the source for those numbers as well.  They do not surprise me however.  In education, we FN's in Manitoba are given $4400.00 per pupil through federal transfer payments.  Public school divisions in the province receive between $6,000 - $10,000 per pupil, depending on their...

You see, its one thing to have a discussion on an issue, even a heated one.  But then some moron with idiotic ideas and prujidices speaks up and lowers the level of thinking to about a grade 1 level.  Sorry I take that back, my daughter is in grade one and she would never say something as...

What is an LCBO?

Okay I should have written "prove".  By diggin up financial statements that showed payments from Exxon and Imperial oil to their scientific lobbyists through mediaries.  Worth watching, even if it gives you something else to complain about. Sorry to rain on your denial party.  Do you guys have...

Interesting Fifth Estate tonight on CBC. They assert that many of the scientists "debunking" global warming, are in fact the same "scientists" that argued on behalf of the tobacco industry.  I wonder what it will take for some to wake up?  Just when you thought people couldn't be any more...

So when is it appropriate to 'step out of your lane'?  I am sure it has to do with where you stand on the issue no doubt.    The initial comment from a-majoor was a weak attempt to discredit a groundbreaking report.  You, like me, will comment how we see fit.  So will an economist that is...

A perfect example is this thread.  Soldiers should not pretend to be economists, or environmental experts. I appologise for the above re-posting.  Before I posted the article i searched for "Stern Report" and found no threads.  I stumbled upon this one.

I would be interested to hear comments on the stern report, especially from those that still argue climate change is a fallacy. BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6096084.stm Climate change fight 'can't wait'    At-a-glance: Stern Review Analysis: A stark warning Analysis: Stern's...

Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 "recognizes and affirms" the "existing" aboriginal and treaty rights in Canada. These aboriginal rights protect the activities, practice, or traditions that are integral to the distinctive culture of the aboriginal peoples. The treaty rights protect and...

I believe it was a good move politically.  The mainstream criticism of the Consrvatives is that they are too heavily influenced by corporations and value corporate interests more than Canada's.  This is a large move away from that ground and places them back in PC territory.  Paradoxically...

There are a few things I know about Aboriginal issues in Canada.  One of them is that assimilation, specifically forced assimilation will not work.  We've been down that road before and our communities are still suffering the ill effects.  IMHO, total and complete sovereignty (as espoused by...