cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/40326766
A Canadian Indigenous leader who greeted world heads of state arriving for the Group of Seven summit says he was “filled with rage” and considered leaving before Donald Trump arrived — saying the U.S. president has “caused much pain and suffering in the world.”
Instead, Steven Crowchild prayed, consulted with his peoples’ leaders and ultimately opted to stay on the tarmac for a long conversation with Trump that he hopes will call more attention to promoting peace, protecting clean water and other issues key to Canada’s First Nation peoples.
“It was really intense, to say the least,” Crowchild told The Associated Press on Monday, recalling his lengthy encounter with Trump on Sunday night in Calgary for the G7 in nearby Kananaskis. “When I woke up on Father’s Day, I didn’t anticipate I would be seeing world leaders, and one certain individual that has caused much pain and suffering in the world.”
No Kings but Earth Kings. ✊🪶🦅
If he thinks Trump gives a shit about indigenous people on Canads when he white on indigenous people in his own country, he’s delusional.
The headline is misleading here (big surprise, I know). He didn’t change his mind about Trump. He just calmed himself down so he could advocate more clearly.
Doesn’t change my point.
Sure it does. He’s primarily talking to G7 people, not Trump. He calmed down for a different audience.
No. He’s presenting himself as contrarian to show that he could side with Trump if he doesn’t get what he wants. It’s a dumb move.
“Some would say he’s a horrible person, and we all know many reasons,” Crowchild said. “I stood taller than him as proud Tsuut’ina Isgiya.”
Well, I guess that’s about as much as you can say.
