Inside Story Americas - Idle No More

[@MrAlsfan5]

You too mate. It's a shame that others on here don't show your intelligence and sense of fair play. Too many of them are racists no different from the 50's. We need more like you.

[@MrAlsfan5]

And I agree with you. Transparency is need there and in Ottawa.

[@lastrationalist7890]

So most Plains tribes came up of and adopted a method called the Counting Coup. And it was a method that encouraged warriors to simply touch an enemy with their hands, bow or a coup stick without killing them and escaping that unharmed as the ultimate form of honor and pride.

[@jpaiement99]

Fabulous moderation of a set of issues that too often are discussed in purely emotional or ideological terms.

[@MrAlsfan5]

K, have a good one. You're a better man than most on here.

[@WalterAndreeff]

I want to give wonderful credit to AlJazeera for putting together such a great panel and asking absolutely brilliant questions as brought forward by the moderator. I wish many Canadians could see this video who have interest in these stories. Just Great!

[@firestarter338]

Thank you AlJazeera for covering this! Thank you for reporting news!

[@devonandrewmills]

Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence started her "Hunger Strike" near the beginning of December. She has admitted that she snacks several times a day on fish and moose soup. Between her and her boyfriend they also make over $270,000 a year. Meanwhile she protests because her Reserve of around 1,500 people live in poverty. Just a lot of questions that need some looking at.

[@MrAlsfan5]

Well said.

[@peterpotpie]

All Canadians should be supporting 'Idle No More' Most thinking Canadians realize that their Federal government is out of control. Our people, our environment, and our rights are in real trouble.

[@tiaeagles-clawi2864]

be thankful

[@carcultured]

should have interviewed Chiefs who went to mtg too

[@MrAlsfan5]

You're right . The chiefs do waste the money. The chiefs in Ottawa and Queens Park are the chiefs that I'm referring to.

[@NativeWarriors33]

ALJAZEERA ROCKS!!!!!!!!!

[@JamesMishibinijima]

READ THE TREATIES, First nations never wanted or asked Canada's tax money, still today, resource sharing stated in the treaties.

[@CorPa00]

How appropriate that Tim Powers speaks of "SYMBOLICS" while he adorns his BROWN tie SYMBOLICALLY....

[@shirehorse91]

Yes, as it is now jurisdiction is unclear. A structure similar to Nunavut would be better.

[@dreamssofblue]

It is hard to help those that refuse to help themselves. In native homes there are generations that never work and rely on welfare handouts. Real help would be to force all able bodied men and women to work for nothing greater than the pathetic money that welfare offers. This would motivate all those professional victims to find better paying jobs or at least minimum wage jobs. Next if they refuse work they are moved to prisons and it would not be comfy nor a picnic.

[@devonandrewmills]

One of the items that is coming to light is that we need to get rid of the racist Indian Act. It is disgraceful that Canada still has laws that assign right and privilege based on race. A lot of Canadians are demanding equality.

[@inimalPsych]

It is unfortunate some native demands seem to promote the Queen exercising more power in Canada than she does in the UK. It's a total political non-starter; were the GG to remove Harper from power or try to seriously influence policy in Canada, the nation would almost certainly leave the Commonwealth. There is already widespread support for this, even without the INM context. There has to be a better strategy than that...

[@kodiak1966]

Canadians get it now! GIVE NO MORE !

[@MrHoovR]

what about harper living in his mansion while there is homeless and hungry all over canada some things for you to think about

[@CanadianJuicer]

The reserves have better water treatment plants than most Northern Ontario towns. They get there`s for free and we have to pay for ours. It`s not the tax payers fault that the reserves dont have qualified operators to run the water treatment plant. They wont hire some qualified guy from outside the reserve but would rather hire the chiefs cousin.

[@MrAlsfan5]

That's what he listed his country as. Whether it's true or not is another thing.

[@morleybolero]

Well done interview. I wish Canadian journalists would take a lesson.

[@warfossil]

Keyboard warriors are very halarious.

[@chong3201]

@bob suruncle just before someone comments I am not being racist I have the upmost respect for natives, I all so am not cutting you down for protesting or fighting for what you want I just. Think blocking roads attacks people who have nothing to do with your fight and that is wrong just made me mad that there protest made me miss work for three days I work for a hourly wage there for this cost me money that my family depends on

[@TerryinCanada1]

95% unemployment with natives in Canada. High number considering they get free schooling.

[@MrAlsfan5]

I lived in the north and also knew many native Canadians. There were good ones and not so good ones just as in all races, though there is only one real race-the human race. I see and hear too much negative comments about aboriginals and believe they have a right to what they are doing. It's the same as African Americans did in the 50's and 60's and they went through the same derogatory and negative insults trying to achieve equality. I get angry when I hear the racist remarks .

[@999myname999]

what about the cost these projects will cover?

[@lastrationalist7890]

Unfortunately the Aboriginal Affairs Department pretty much controls the reserves with an iron fist by making confusing laws and regulations on aboriginal peoples that makes any sort of effort to lessen poverty and provide jobs impossible. You want natives to take care of themselves? Then get rid of the Aboriginal Affairs and give at least some of the land back to the First Nations (especially sacred sites).

[@shirehorse91]

Should've been "isn't an issue".

[@fishbowl4202]

Fuck yeah Idle No More! Taking some food to Victoria Island today, you should do the same! Support your local blockades!

[@ThePrimativeOne]

natives where conquered by a more sophisticated civilization. Things like this happened around the world for thousands of years, we can't go and give back land to peoples ancestors that where conquered hundreds of years ago. The only right thing to do is make sure everyone has the same rights.

[@shirehorse91]

Comparing native Canadians to Blacks in the 50's isn't accurate. No one is keeping them out of jobs or education. In fact, the government spends a fortune on paying for native post secondary, health, and housing. The problem is that there's a high level of unemployment and lack of eduction amongst traditional communities. To change this they have to leave the communities which they refuse to do.

[@shirehorse91]

Canada.

[@MrAlsfan5]

You mean chief Harper in Ottawa?

[@shannonrowley5391]

Treaty rights should only be offered to those who descend from 100% native blood. Which maybe 5% actually are. I bet these two (in the video clip) have 'the white man' ( for a lack of better term) in there blood

[@ThePrimativeOne]

conquered the land, not stole

[@chong3201]

@1westsideproduction I am going to disagree I didn't see Harper out there blocking me from getting to work I will admit that I am not happy what his is doing in office however I handle it by not voting for him and respectfully documenting my concerns to my mp not by forcing it on all Canadian citizens and I believe natives are doing the same thing that has worked in the past for them not just trying to be heard but trying to intimidate them in to keeping them quite

[@jeffbriggs1987]

wow Marie that was just mean

[@warfossil]

Well it did come from you.

[@auracatalina]

Canada should take its asbestos factories from India and its cyanide-based mining companies from the third world. The Canadian mining industry is the finest example of predatory capitalism.

[@shirehorse91]

No it doesn't. C 45 needs to be stopped.

[@1mrwork]

I'm aboriginal, I Disagree that chiefs and council members of reservation are and have been accountable,they are Mostly crooks,who worry about mostly dumb stuff when it comes to spending, and in the end the regular aboriginal suffers for it, WE NEED accountability!Also need to Do away with all the nepotism and other forms of corruption!Folks in the real world/government employees R punished/charged!We need to do the same to in IndianCountry,or sooner or later,ther will b no more indian country.

[@jakewabano1183]

the problem started when our land was raped 400 years ago

[@jethro035181]

the indian act, your indian status card and the indian affairs department, all say that you're INDIAN and not native

[@MrAlsfan5]

You have that right. Capitalism in action. Money at any and all costs.

[@jethro035181]

derek and teresa must have both been on a "hunger strike" ...derek isn't from manitoba, but he doesn't hesitate to take money from manitoba...all these "aboriginal leaders" are about as aboriginal as myself

[@shirehorse91]

You're really are nuts aren't you. LOL You're crazy rants are always entertaining.

[@thebeaverkilla7481]

What?

[@MrAlsfan5]

Mongolia.

[@999myname999]

lester which stats rule you applied here 75 to one? lol elaborate

[@MrAlsfan5]

Wish you were right, but alike a bad smell, he'll probably be back even if he doesn't know what he's talking about

[@thebeaverkilla7481]

i sent pamphlets, your way, please read them ..it's to help you with you're illness,if you want you can pass them around at the trailer court,i would advise you to read them.lol..

[@shirehorse91]

Sure there's racism, but it's hardly the American South LOL. Racists are always going to comment and it doesn't represent what a people think. Saying natives need to work and that the leaders are corrupt isn't racism. When it's an honest evaluation of the situation it isn't racism. There are serious problems in the native community that need to be addressed.

[@MrAlsfan5]

I'll agree to dispense with the arguing if you will, but there are a lot of racist fools writing in here who seem so full of hate that is very sad.

[@999myname999]

hey i wont argue but will just ask you u said all indians yeah? did u see it from your eyes? then name a reserve and place?

[@shirehorse91]

You are jumping to a conclusion without evidence.

[@JamesMishibinijima]

Love that.. the white guy stutters in a lie.. body language plain to see.. classic.. we never wanted Canada's tax money, resources sharing as the treaties specify.. What.. they can't read these documents. Just have to take another look at the GUY.. JUST TOO FUNNY..

[@tiaeagles-clawi2864]

donnt complain

[@menomz17]

i dont know were you got your info but everything on our reservation is supported by our logging company and casino, housing, college, healthcare, transportation and so on both these company also pay a high state tax even though you ignorant people think natives dont pay tax thats only if you live on the reserve but casino's are not tax excempt and provide jobs also for non-native people so everything on my reservation is run by our own money not the goverments learn your facts before you speak

[@999myname999]

hey who have zero percent native blood can they get a handout? :p:;)

[@tiaeagles-clawi2864]

plain ,, dont put down the ones who do ;;; pllainn and sim[le tu xast tu ba tu xast]

[@shirehorse91]

No, the only person making generalized racist comments is you. You don't understand native issues and I suggest you read about before commenting.

[@tiaeagles-clawi2864]

plsin sll ddont put down the ojnes who do

[@thebeaverkilla7481]

Get help for your incest'and put the jerry can down,good boy beaver..see your learning,i'm so proud of you...cus you keep taken my advice.lol

[@tiaeagles-clawi2864]

if u dont speak a language theb ur no better than any one elsse

[@thebeaverkilla7481]

Maybe rewrite this comment,it does make sense, spit it out beaver.take your time,good boy.now fetch,you sick perv....lou lou run. leave your brothers sick minded way.. .

[@chiefy67]

trolls make the world go round : )

[@zeezclub]

yeti blood whines....

[@999myname999]

sexual abuse in their homes? :o:o can u name an instance near or around you? culture holding them back if they become modernize they are fine? then every one will shout see they left their culture dont follow the example lol

[@shirehorse91]

Psycho.

[@thebeaverkilla7481]

Still sniffing gas i see! lol

[@MrAlsfan5]

Have a sober day, lol.

[@MrAlsfan5]

It is racism because you are generalizing and calling all natives the same. You are sounding very racist yourself.

[@cyprianbegay1537]

Bias Vid!

[@jethro035181]

if you're really white, then why can't you write english ?