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Originally Posted by Elli
I think the native response to that argument would be:
There are no more migrating herds over the plains to follow and eat. There are no available fertile river deltas and valleys in which to operate traditional farms and fisheries. The only land left is marginal at best and can only support very small, remote populations. The original compromise of allowing Canada to put them in self-governed communities has been reneged on due to Canada's inability to provide the basics such as clean water and health services.
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I don't know much about Canada and any specific issues relating to indigenous peoples. My point was simply that ALL north american natives have the same problems and the same tales of woe. But again, all these people talking about heritage, culture and tradition aren't out trying to hunt and fish and live exclusively off the land. They are working in casinos, selling fireworks and enjoying their free medical, education and so on... OR they are drunk, high or in jail.
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There is no possible way for them, other than the far northern communities maybe, to maintain a traditional lifestyle. They can't live in isolation and yet next door to large cities. What the best answer is remains to be seen.
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Yeah, everyone has to live next door to large cities. Thats the only option for someone who's purported dream is to live on salmon, seal, whale and walrus meat and be free of the white man who's "oppressed" him. Canada is a big place. As is Alaska. As is the US.