[Imc-thunderbay] FW: [IPSM] Open Letter to the Gov of Canada, regarding Six Nations Territory Dispute

Fri Apr 21 05:07:16 UTC 2006

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>Subject: [IPSM] Open Letter to the Gov of Canada, regarding Six Nations 
>Territory Dispute
>Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:47:08 -0400
>
>(for background information, please see the link following this letter)
>
>Open Letter to the Gov of Canada, regarding Six Nations Territory Dispute
>
>Respectfully,
>
>In light of how Canada seems to be intent on allowing/inciting a violent 
>confrontation with the Six Nations, to address this Federal-Jurisdiction 
>matter in Caledonia, I thought I might share some thoughts which I hope 
>will be considered and used towards Canada's acceptance of their role in 
>the Nation-to-Nation relationship with the Haudenosaunee, rather than see 
>violence occur by Canada criminally ignoring their responsibilites, and 
>acting as a group of boneless thugs that believes itself superior to it's 
>own people, the Original People's of this land, the Law of the land, and 
>its very own Canadian Law.)
>
>To proceed with violence, aside from the tragedy of such an act, will 
>permanantely shed the image that this country is peaceful, a Nation capable 
>of taking a leading role in the world by first taking care of it's own 
>affairs, in an honourable manner.
>
>I say that because the Original Peoples of this land are actively 
>maintaining Peaceful relations with the Government of Canada, as per our 
>original agreements - which also required we mutually benefit one another, 
>never initiate violent altercations between our Nations, never interfere 
>with what's not our business.
>
>We are upholding our end, and all that is being asked here is for Canada to 
>do the same, which will result in Justice for the Hauenosaunee and 
>clarification for all of us that Canada is indeed a model, peaceful Nation. 
>To use violence to 'resolve' this - well, you will be acting against 
>legally-binding International agreements, and the integrity of Canada 
>itself.
>
>Secondly, I must point out that, contrary to statements made in the media: 
>this is about Law, Jurisdiction, People, and Our Responsibilities.
>
>As pointed out in the "OBJECTION TO INVASION OF KAIANEREH’KO:WA TERRITORY 
>BY THE FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND ONTARIO, THEIR CORPORATE ENTITIES 
>TO ARREST ROTINOSHON’NON:WE FOR DEFENDING THE LAND KNOWN AS THE “HALDIMAND 
>TRACT” the relationship and role of Canada to the Indigenous People of this 
>Land is irrefutuable. All situations between Canada and the Original 
>peoples of this Land is solely and exclusively a Federal Matter. The role 
>of Provinces, is to assist and serve the Original Peoples of this Land on 
>behalf of the Federal Government. Furthermore, as all corporations in 
>Canada are subject to the Law of Canada, no corporation can directly effect 
>the lives (or the land) of the Original Peoples on this Land without Canada 
>getting Our approval.
>
>The Original Peoples of this land have never forfeited their title, 
>Sovereignty, or role as a Nation of Nations on this Land. To ignore this 
>criminally negligent.
>
>Third, in relation to the current Ipperwash inquiry (and related historical 
>international altercations betwen Canada and the Original Peoples) -- 
>Canada is in fact validating what will become the eventual conclusion in 
>the Ipperwash Inquiry, which will, in time, lead to a number of standards 
>and practices contrary to current and historical Canadian Governmental 
>policies towards Indigenous People. Most certainly this will benefit all of 
>us, and these changes will happen regardless of what happens in Caledonia, 
>but it will go a long way for Canada to accept their role and obligations 
>here. Especially considering, in reference to the article written in the 
>Hamilton Spectator called "Nobody wants another Ipperwash," the fact is, 
>Ipperwash is not what will reoccur here. OKA's what will be repeated.
>
>I'm certain all Canadians in Caledonia and surrounding areas would hate to 
>see OKA happen near their homes - to see Elderly Women, Pregnant Women, 
>Children, and Great Grandfathers being stoned while the Police stand by 
>because it's "too risky" --- to see a Woman who's about to give birth be 
>terrorized and violated by Men wanting to look between her legs to make 
>sure she's not hiding anything...
>
>The People of Caledonia, and indeed all Canadians would rather see their 
>government act with integrity, honour, and to resolve this peacefully. I 
>know for certain the Rotinshon’non:we (Women Title Holders) want to resolve 
>this Peacefully. So do all the protesters supporting them, the United 
>Nations, and everyone around the world watching and waiting to see if 
>Canada has learned anything from history, and if Steven Harper has what it 
>takes to be a Prime Minister, or if he's just going to mimic the 
>unremarkable and hypocritical legacies of Paul Martin, Jean Chretien, and 
>Brian Mulroney.
>
>Respectfully,
>
>John Schertow
>
>Background Information
>http://intercontinentalcry.mahost.org/unitytalk/t124-Nations%2C-Ontario%2C-Canada%3A-News-Updates.html
>
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