Summary
As usual, the mainstream press completely missed that point, praising the non-threatening "Natives" (we prefer "Native people") and demonizing the likes of Shawn Brant, who led the only major example of civil disobedience that came out of June 29. The question of whether Brant was doing something that needed to be done because of Canada's recalcitrant approach to "Indian Affairs" wasn't discussed.
John Lagimodiere, publisher of the Saskatoon Aboriginal monthly, Eagle Feather News, echoed the "don't make waves" message in his June editorial. He was then besieged with what can only be described as hate mail.The angry and personal attacks on Lagimodiere screamed out,'"We're angry. We're fed up. We're tired of the slow motion cultural genocide. We're dissatisfied with our leaders who are way too easy to get along with and way too fat and comfortable in the status quo."See the full content of this document
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The National Day of Action: Was It Enough?
The most important debate that could have - or should have - been sparked by the Assembly of First Nations' June 29 national day of action had still not seen the light of day as Windspeaker went to press on ...
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