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Soon · 12-10-2011, 07:03 PM

Just turned on the tv to The Fifth Estate -- an investigation into the RCMP and sexual harassment.

Thought some of you others might want to catch it.

Truly Scrumptious · 12-13-2011, 11:59 AM

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women is going to conduct an inquiry into the murders and disappearances of Aboriginal women and girls across Canada.

It's about time. Sad though that this is coming from an external source . . . just another example of the shameful treatment of First Nations people in Canada.

http://www.nwac.ca/media/release/13-12-11

Linus · 12-13-2011, 02:56 PM

Speaking of Canadian sexiness, if you haven't read [ame="http://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Canadian-Will-Ferguson/dp/1550548913/ref=tmm_pap_title_1"]How to be a Canadian[/ame] by the Ferguson brothers you should! OMG! It's funny! I picked it up on my recent weekend trip to Montreal.

Truly Scrumptious · 12-13-2011, 05:12 PM

From Leadnow.ca:
Painful as it is to read this kind of searing critique in a foreign paper, we're glad the Guardian has been doing such a good job of holding our government accountable. Quote: "The response of the Canadian government to the emergency in Attawapiskat shows why indigenous communities are in trouble."

Full article here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisf...=FBCNETTXT9038

(Let’s not forget that in 2004, Harper sent a letter to an Ontario native organization congratulating them on Republic Day, which is actually celebrated in India to mark the date when their constitution took effect.
He wrote: "On the occasion of India's national day, I salute the Indian community for long-standing contributions to the economic and cultural vitality of our wonderful country”.)

Cin · 12-13-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Truly Scrumptious

"The response of the Canadian government to the emergency in Attawapiskat shows why indigenous communities are in trouble."

(Let’s not forget that in 2004, Harper sent a letter to an Ontario native organization congratulating them on Republic Day, which is actually celebrated in India to mark the date when their constitution took effect.
He wrote: "On the occasion of India's national day, I salute the Indian community for long-standing contributions to the economic and cultural vitality of our wonderful country”.)

LOL. Yes, perhaps Harper is still confused about the difference between the people of India and First Nations. That would explain his failure to act. He sent money to the Indians. More likely it is reflective of how he actually feels about Canada's Aboriginal Peoples in general. Hard to believe such a limited, unfeeling, pompous ass became Prime Minister of Canada.

Truly Scrumptious · 12-14-2011, 03:05 PM

Cid · 12-22-2011, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Tick

LOL. Yes, perhaps Harper is still confused about the difference between the people of India and First Nations. That would explain his failure to act. He sent money to the Indians. More likely it is reflective of how he actually feels about Canada's Aboriginal Peoples in general. Hard to believe such a limited, unfeeling, pompous ass became Prime Minister of Canada.

Seems to be the common denominator of politicians, don't you think?

Truly Scrumptious · 12-26-2011, 03:21 PM

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Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,094 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Just turned on the tv to The Fifth Estate -- an investigation into the RCMP and sexual harassment. Thought some of you others might want to catch it.