STROMBO: SOAP BOX: Wab Kinew

[@rowanmce953]

HA! Great line, "I once even paid a land-transfer tax...... Ironic." Love it. :)

[@uknowit191]

awesome and straight to this heart...you make me wanna keep going with education single parenting sobriety healing forgivness happiness and to keep working for a better selfesteem...coz for so long this anishinabe woman has been down....meegwetch wab keep up the good work....

[@MrGRU-mn9zq]

“I know I’m not your boyfriend, but wouldn’t mind being your man on the side ;)” Didn’t expect that to come from the Premier of Manitoba

[@patriciaward1]

Wonderful video. I can't begin to tell you how much I regret my ancestors' treatment of Aboriginal folks here in Canada. I respect you, and am lobbying for equal rights for all Canadians. Thanks for posting this.

[@ConstantEFX]

Its encouraging to read insightful comments in regards to the sterotypes of First Nations. It's even more strength building to read the negative ones cuz it must have struck a nerve for them to realize that what he says is pretty much the truth and the truth does hurt those who's closed minded lives just been altered to accept the inevitable and the evidence is in plain sight when you visit a country who's leaders boasting itself as a leader in human rights n equality.

[@MelanieChingCA]

The opening line makes me incredibly happy. Me too Wab!

[@TheCarasso]

Thank you Wab Kinew I have said the same thing my self to prejudice people. I am glad that you are getting to say it to the media

[@7300Matt]

Thanks a lot for putting this out there. Good to keep on getting the message across. I'm an immigrant to Canada & have heard a lot of this b.s. since I arrived, I suspect that it has improved somewhat thanks to Mr. Kinew & others who continue to counter stereotyping with facts.

[@crispydisco]

YES! YES! Thank you for your articulate message.

[@MotocrossElf]

Well said. I am a Canadian of European/British ancestry, and all I can say is that most of my own people are completely out of their minds. I dedicate my life to overcoming this madness in myself and others, and in the meantime, I will only support leaders and policies which treat the first nations of this land, the land itself, and all peoples of the world with respect, dignity, and understanding. The insanity has gone on too long.

[@metismukbang]

wow.. Wab never ceases to amaze me! EVERYONE NEEDS TO SEE THIS!

[@FrankaDith]

I feel like a big victory has just happened to a whole lot of great people ,im teared up at every good thing coming your way ,happy happy happy.

[@Ajidamoon]

Mashkawendaagwan ikidowinan. Miigwetch. Every Canadian needs to hear this.

[@PunkyBrews]

Thank you for posting this! Today I've learned something new and very valuable. Will repost to my FB and Twitter accounts.

[@umutoniwase7340]

who is watching in 2021 :)

[@kateyrose09]

All we're asking for is for the government to respect the treaties and for Canadians to start respecting us. We never said we were like those other cultures, although we are empathetic to their plight. No Aboriginal person has ever said that people that have suffered shouldn't be given compensation, ours is simply outlined in a government document.

[@RoxyLove123456789]

Thank you ~ sharing with my students and co workers. Positive message...Laura Paul Aboriginal support worker.

[@jlanges101]

POWERFUL VIDEO! Thank you for making this video and telling it like it is

[@middlemedicine]

Good job man. Classy, to the point and rock solid. Keep it up.

[@kosland2000]

And look at you now. So proud

[@FitnessByMatt]

@Ajidamoon Everyone conquered everyone else back then. Aboriginals got the sweetest deal in all of conquest.

[@ChrisPollard]

We can't change what happened over a hundred years ago. So we need to quit dwelling on it. How 'bout we start fresh with TODAY'S reality - which includes things like horseless carriages, and electricity. There's no need to forget history, but there's no need to dwell on it like it was last Tuesday. It's no way to move forward.

[@FitnessByMatt]

@Ajidamoon It is always a slight against Whites. Other groups may be implicated too at times, but the intention is to use the term "racist" as a weapon against people of European descent and that in itself is racist.

[@ericapryde1489]

@ Ajidamoon-- what is the best way to go about fighting against Bill C-45 and joining the Idle No More movement?

[@fxallen1]

Great piece ... well done Wab ! Keep at it, it's going to take time to turn this ship around !

[@illaztic]

This should be a commercial all over Canada. No doubt about for sure.

[@funkintron]

@FitnessByMatt I couldn't agree more. Sadly this argument could go on and on, back and forth. It kinda makes me sad, and fearful that things in this country will never change. This video displays the regression this country is still going through. I blame the government just as much as anyone else. Theres a mentality and sense of entitlement thats gotta change. STROMBO is a clown. I used to be a fan, watching "The Hour" religiously. Maybe he's been with the CBC to long...

[@xosilhouettes]

whoa a lot of... disputes going on about this video. anyway, wab you make a fellow native proud!

[@FitnessByMatt]

@fmbadeau Yeah, because that hasn't been tried for the past 50 years or anything.

[@Xondar11223344]

This is a great video and every Canadian should watch it.

[@natashalanthier7333]

Now what is this???...And he was elected!! That is Magnificence Itself.

[@GusgusA1]

@marmalaide5555 do you remember the big issue with the possibility of a manitoba reserve working towards getting rid of the social assistance by educating for a few years then cutting it off. I would like to see more of that. A real soution.

[@pykezer]

@GusgusA1 Hey man, I work in aboriginal affairs as a historian, and I can tell you for a fact that before the end of the Second World War, native populations were taken advantage of at every turn by both the Colonial and Canadian government, as well as by commercial interests. Since then things have been improving, but tons of problems still exist.

[@fmbadeau]

When people stop judging and take the time to listen to other people's truth we actually come to understand one another!

[@KaliKat]

This is a really informative video, but I have to say, as an Atlantic Canadian, that the question "What is New Brunswick doing with that 8 billion dollars?" gets asked A LOT. There's a stereotype for us being wasteful alcoholics, too.

[@opticavo117]

this video wab made is sooo true ! , atleast hes standing up for his people , good job ! (:

[@Fitzsimmons.]

This is great. Thanks for posting this!

[@Ajidamoon]

@GusgusA1 Actually, yes they are. There are several non-Native families that have Band funded housing both on my Res and the one I live on. Non-Natives are free to send their children to the Res daycare, the Res high school....and they do. They can and do get band funding that is the equivalent of welfare off Res. They can attend job training workshops, health care seminars, cultural workshops.....and they do.

[@ruforrealsugarlump]

@Ajidamoon AGAIN, you could not have read my posts because I only mentioned taxes once. And yes, I agree that tax breaks for corporations can be excessive, however at least these businesses provide a service and jobs to people in the community. And tax free senior days are not exactly that. The tax is absorbed by the company offering the deal. Its only a discount on the purchase, the company still pays the tax so therefore its not really "tax free".

[@GusgusA1]

@Ajidamoon I can not go to INAC or a band office and get sponsored for school or get a house. I do not have a band that will guarantee a house loan for me nor will my children but yours will. If that was reversed and my kids had guaranteed money, house and education for free how would you feel towards me? The original programs were to move the 1st nation towards sustainability, how long does that take?The unsaid damage was to the students not there families and i know the families get the $.

[@sjpnnk]

Thank you to my bro @Kyle J. Kennedy who put me onto this video and is educating me on his aboriginal history. 🕊

[@GusgusA1]

@Ajidamoon I forgot to say that i think that the power of any spirituallity in any culture is awesome to see.

[@ThoughtWave64]

@ Henaway, no one is "dwelling" on history. Treaties were signed that were never honored. A treaty is a legal agreement, and they must be fulfilled, but they were not. Should we just stop "dwelling" on the constitution while we are at it? The treaties were broken on the "white mans" side, so how about just start from square one, and give the natives their rightful land, natural resources and mineral rights back, and then we can move forward. This time without any treaty.".

[@ruforrealsugarlump]

@ThePerfectPlex Thanks for chatting with me today. I enjoy a good go'round.

[@Rainfeather1]

I really liked this video and he speaks so straightforward and to the point. Those are the main points that people bring up all the time. Im glad he answered them all so well.

[@pykezer]

@GusgusA1 Sorry, just saw your reply. Not sure how my job makes me biased, as its basically to understand Native-Government historical relations as thoroughly as possible. In any case, many of the Federal governments activities in support of First Nations are not legally required. They are continued, however, because it is widely recognized that it is the morally right thing to do. The treatment of natives has long been known as Canada's "national shame", and I, for one, am glad that's changing.

[@BruceMac9]

I grew up in a native community, and I disagree with his views on alcohol. Natives seem to have a very low alcohol tolerance on average, I don't know why.

[@Ajidamoon]

Then support us.....in our fight against Bill C-45. A Bill that affects ALL Canadians. IDLE NO MORE and Bill C-45 isn't just about Indians. Its about all Canadians moving forward in unity, to save our country.

[@Ajidamoon]

@GusgusA1 How long does sustainability take you ask? A VERY long time when the government throws up road blocks and court cases at every turn. Or denies your Nation the use of its own funds because they don't think a business loan is a good idea. Do you know how many Res in Canada don't have drinkable water? Over 100. One of those Res' has been on that list for 13 years now. Would that fly in your neighbourhood?

[@kayla257]

I know this has been a while since this got posted but you cant just judge a whole country for what some people have said. I'm a Canadian and I respect that the aboriginals are here.

[@stevekalaydjian1408]

+Kayla Wilton The extent of harm non-Aboriginals have inflicted and continue to inflict on Aboriginals is very sad. I'm glad you respect Aboriginals. I'm curious about how you show respect for Aboriginals? For instance is there anything in particular you do to challenge ongoing colonialism? Perhaps you share information with your friends and family to raise awareness....

[@theunsettlingwitch]

Nice defensive line by ms wilton here but who does it help?

[@Ajidamoon]

@FitnessByMatt I guess you missed to news, where a Native boy's hair was lopped off by a teacher's aid in Thunder Bay.....even after she had been told by the school he was growing it for ceremony. She took it upon herself to give him a haircut, made him look at it in the mirror and said "there, look at you now". She wasn't even fired. They deemed forcibly cutting someone's hair wasn't assault, and decided charges were not in the public's best interest.

[@FitnessByMatt]

@misschilliwack Great post. I don't hear Chinese complaining and demanding money from the Japanese who murdered millions of them in WWII.

[@ShowMeTheSoup]

Ha, Did you get that from Orson Welles? 1984. Great book btw, it is a perfect depiction of our future, that or Neuromancer by William Gibson. Should totally check those out if you like reading.

[@GusgusA1]

@Ajidamoon I believe it would take awa y a great deal on animosity

[@Ajidamoon]

@7thswimmer Exactly. The closest NDN gas station to where I live most of the year, is almost an hours drive away......not quite worth it to save a buck. Its funny how non-Natives never complain about tax breaks when they are lining up on the nearest Res to get their smokes cheaper.

[@rivengle]

Did you watch the video?

[@Ajidamoon]

@lucidxd "Sometimes I offend people merely by being in the same room." Love that! Its precisely what it feels like when you are the only Indian in a room full of nons.

[@theresnoroomforerror]

Read more about Bill C-45 and how it affects (all!) Canadians. Then make a sign if you feel strongly enough & bring to an INM event. Search online for events in your city. Check if there is an INM Facebook page or Twitter profile for your city. There will be another day of action coming up. On or around March 21st. Also, check INM website! Thank you for joining.

[@claudelevis]

Way to go Wab!

[@GusgusA1]

@Ajidamoon No, other Canadians did tell your families that but most now days do not. We are frustrated that the hand up has been taken advantage of and has now become a handout and part of the culture. If you want to be treated like your ancestors live like them I said nothing of tradition to me that is a set of values and beliefs. To each there own in that respect. Most people want an even playing field this is not cultural genocide just equallity

[@ruforrealsugarlump]

@Ajidamoon And FYI I didnt keep moaning on about people that dont pay taxes. I mentioned it once. Again I encourage you to read what I have posted. I would like to say that although I think Wab could have said it ALOT better there is no place for stereotyping and racism in our world, non-native against native but also native against non-native.

[@s2macdon]

Love, "Who's really getting the free ride?"

[@Ajidamoon]

@GusgusA1 That is the part you don't get. Other Canadians are ALWAYS telling is exactly how we are NOT equal to them. How we are NOT as Canadian as them. Living traditionally has nothing to do with the type of home you reside in, your clothing, how you get your food. These programs are in place to try and undo the damage that was done when others decided cultural genocide was the way to go as we were not equal to them. .

[@GusgusA1]

@Ajidamoon most of the programs are funded through applications made through INAC or from funds originated through parent projects through INAC and the funds have trickled forward. I say if we all want to be equal we need to act like it. I am not the one putting the native spin on it but it seems that is the first place you jump. "don't attack my culture because I am first nation".

[@Ajidamoon]

@FitnessByMatt Yet a month later when a woman's pony tail was cut off while riding they bus, they certainly charged the late-teen who did it, with assault. That to me, is a real issue. Its an issue that states if you are First Nations, you are not equal under the law.....even if you are just a kid.

[@GnomeSaiyan73]

I think the people perpetuating these stereotypes, though the most vocal, are a minority. What we need is for the non-aboriginal people in this country who don't share those views, to respond to this type of racism by saying so. Don't let them speak for you.

[@nandmanimations]

This guy looks like a great guy. I would like to get to know him. He is way off the mark when it comes to the "facts." He pays income tax and land transfer tax because he earns money off the reserve. Prime factor to his success: OFF THE RESERVE. I would rather see $20 Billion transferred directly to the bank accounts of all status Indians than to see $8 billion stolen by corrupt chiefs while their people protest and blockade with anti-Harper signs waving.

[@reclaimingkatie]

You don't need to ask for "our" respect or understanding. It is disgusting that "we" aren't begging for yours. I live in Canada and instead of saying "I am Canadian" identify as a "white settler". My ancestors stole land through rape, torture, and greed from your ancestors and "my" people are still abusing "your" people everyday. It is disgusting because our nations are built upon racism and ignorance. You have my utmost respect and understanding :) Everyone else is too blind to see.

[@GusgusA1]

$5 per year and land per tribes member at the time of the treaty (not per member today). Also school only for agriculture, not hairstyling. No tax paid on reserve or certain retailers or if a vehicle is delivered to band land from the dealer or on income earned on status land or while working for a native owned company. A paret or grandparent may have some shame or embarrassment it is not the next generation this keeps getting brought up in my opinion to only start racial riffles.

[@EmberleyC]

We Wuv You Wab!

[@ruforrealsugarlump]

@Ajidamoon The insult part of comment was for the person that decided I was a "prick" because I have an opinion that differs from theirs. As far as I know this country has freedom of speech and all of my comments are based on living with aboriginals, working with them, reading, watching reports, and alot of research.

[@DJSANDMAN204]

Everyone's an internet tough guy/girl until they bump into a REAL NEECHI, then the words cease to assist yo BIG MOUTH #JustSayin

[@GusgusA1]

Abolish the treaties and put everyone on an even playing field with the assets and education they have now no special help from gov't unless granted on an even basis. Too many programs are based on culture, citizenship, or gender. Fair is fair so let's make it so.

[@FitnessByMatt]

@TheResidentPoet He just generalized all non-Native people. That's called "racism". He even generalized his own people to an extent.

[@MsMerising]

I love this brotha...still laughing at the curling club crack ;P

[@Ajidamoon]

@clgcguy Whats sad is that so few Canadians actually recognize who is the portion of the population in this country who actually suffer from a sense of entitlement.

[@fmbadeau]

@Azteca13K Gotcha! Respect to you and peace on your head!

[@ruforrealsugarlump]

@nikilicious87 Hmmmmm, tochy touchy. I was trying to make the point that native people arent the only ones that have stereo types made against them. And if Wab doesnt like it then he shouldnt do it himself. Two wrongs dont make a right. And perhaps you should go and add up all of the people that live on reserves and get benefits from taxation rules. Make sure you add in the huge Six Nations reserves and all the ones located in urban areas because not all natives live remotely.

[@untothedarkness]

LOL! .. Adam Beach out of nowhere! xP

[@kitabwalli]

Haha Wab - you hair trouble was not growing it long enough.

[@marloef11]

I am of Northern European decent and my spirit/body has an extremely low tolerance for alcohol. Figure that one out!

[@ruforrealsugarlump]

@nikilicious87 To the issue of "changing it", you and I both know that one person cannot change years of inequality, discrimination etc. This forum is for opinions. The only thing a person can do is educate themselves and speak up. I am doing that. Unfortunately there are too many people out there that are too angry to listen to what anyone has to say. Many people only want to hear opinions that agree with what they believe and not consider any other points of view.

[@fmbadeau]

@FitnessByMatt That's right Matt. It hasn't. And you're proving my point perfectly. I am a 47 year old Creol woman and have witnessed enough racism in my own time to make me sick. And I get the best of both worlds being both Black and Native. In order to listen (and understand other people's truth) you have to stop talking once in a while. And you're doing a LOT of talking here. Have people been listening for the last 50 years? Hell no! So let's give them the opportunity to do so now.

[@funkintron]

@lucidxd I'm failing to see many advantages to me just because I'm white. Both sides of my family come from very modest backgrounds, anything but wealthy. Working class with many of us being tradesmen. Yes there are aboriginal programs, but don't forget about subsidized education, housing and medicare. Being born into poverty is a tragedy, regarless of your color. Poverty exists everywhere. Some folks insist on leaning on a 200 year old crutch, and its gonna break someday soon.

[@theresnoroomforerror]

Oops! Most important, please write to your MP and other politicians!

[@Ajidamoon]

@michaelsmith1258 Actually, they are....you just don't care to hear them either.

[@Ajidamoon]

@clgcguy If you have never had to access the host of wonderful social programs that Canada has to offer, then you are a lucky guy....but make no mistake they are available to you, if you so need them.

[@cdchalmers]

Wab, bam! Dropping truth bombs! I love this guy!

[@FitnessByMatt]

@clgcguy Some groups have nothing but pity which they need in order to guilt other people into supporting them so it's not surprising to me that this nonsense continues. As for George, he is so out of touch with reality on multiculturalism that I feel sorry for him.

[@funkintron]

@lucidxd Back to name-calling eh? So much for the possibility of a constructive conversation. No i wouldn't say purchasing a concert ticket is like a contractual agreement. Thats ridiculous. I sincerely hope the outstanding treaty agreements get settled and everyone gets what is fair. In the Canada of today, aboriginals have many advantages and opportunities over non-status citizens.

[@neechiblood4170]

so true,i have a white buddy who say's he's shamed to be white because of all the things you mentioned and there's alot you didnt!!

[@ruforrealsugarlump]

@Ajidamoon Come on over. I live on reserve. I am more than happy to share my space with intelligent people willing to discuss issues without stooping to the level of insults and kindergarten logic. Oh wait, on the other hand dont stop by.

[@ThePerfectPlex]

I met him once.

[@amycakes24]

@ruforrealsugarlump why is that when a native person stands up and says something, it's a "rant" but when a non-native stands up and says something, it's a "fact"?

[@Ajidamoon]

@GusgusA1 I would LOVE to be considered equal to all other Canadian.....but I live in this world as an ndn woman and I know that just isn't the way it is. I've felt it my entire life. Abolishing the Indian Act, and Reservation system won't make us equal. The "regular" Canadians have already made it quite clear that we aren't.

[@Ajidamoon]

@Browningauto5mag The gas is cheaper because there is no tax on it. Trucking corpororations also get tax breaks on gasoline. Single parents get every dime of their income tax back. Does that bother you too?

[@Traypeats]

Whos REALLY getting the free ride?

[@faithcrosby87]

YEah! Where's my free cow!

[@harrycampbell733]

I'm not Canadian, so i really can't comment on your government or legislative process, which I doubt is any better or worse than in the US. (I'm presently outside the US; I'm a soldier, and I go where the military sends me.) Geez, I thought we had the market cornered on snide and mean remarks; apparently not. If Canadian Native Americans are anything historically like US Native Americans, it was a brutal history on both sides.

[@cherylsullivan8272]

recliaingkatie....agreed!