"And whereas it is just and reasonable, and essential to our Interest, and the Security of our Colonies, that the several Nations or Tribes of Indians with whom We are connected, and who live under our Protection, should not be molested or disturbed in the Possession of such Parts of Our Dominions and Territories as, not having been ceded to or purchased by Us, are reserved to them, or any of them, as their Hunting Grounds. "
With the second era of Canadian-Indigenous relations coming to a close (an era marked by inadequacy, incompetence, and failure on the part of the Canadian government) how can the Canadian government ensure success in all of its commitments for social improvement while relinquishing managerial control? What are the logistical implications of establishing possibly hundreds of locally sovereign governments and jurisdictions in indigenous communities across Canada — VagabondSpectre
Some of the reservations in the states exist because of donated land. How will Canada allocate land? — frank
In the states reservations often make money with casinos (which are illegal outside the reservations). How will Canadian Natives finance things like law enforcement? — frank
In the US, federally recognized tribe members get a free college education. A lot of them use it to become lawyers. Does Canada do that? — frank
Natives tend to be poor and vulnerable. I would guess that being cut off further from Canadian society would be disastrous if it happened abruptly. — frank
They argue that it would be better to allow indigenous communities to organize and call for meetings on their own time, which makes a good deal of sense if the government is to honor its intention of allowing self-governance. On the other hand reform is long overdue... — VagabondSpectre
Yeah, ask them what they want and how the government can help them get it. Maybe they already have some ideas. — frank
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