I’m unfamiliar with Australia and NZ, but fully agree that historically Canada has engaged in a massive genocide. But in the context of the thread about American interment camps I think it’s a bit disingenuous. While far from perfect, Canada has done a lot in the truth and reconciliation department.
Most of the mistreatment these days stems from resource development projects infringing on unceded territories.
I live in an indigenous community, and have lived in many others throughout my life. I have noticed a massive improvement in my elder millennial life.
While I think some systemic racism still exists towards indigenous folks, I can’t think of anywhere I’ve been with more racial awareness. I certainly noticed much more racist behavior while traveling in Europe recently.
Fair enough, I’m just defensive about the vestigial parts of civil society that are still non-fascist. While I agree that the whole planet has deeply flawed things going on, I think this far right stuff that is currently happening is something new. And I disagree with the whole “both sides” kinda narrative.
Well, their treatment of natives is pretty horrendous still, but that’s no different than Australia and NZ.
Have you been to Canada?
Yes. Are you seriously trying to downplay the mistreatment of natives in any of these places?
I’m unfamiliar with Australia and NZ, but fully agree that historically Canada has engaged in a massive genocide. But in the context of the thread about American interment camps I think it’s a bit disingenuous. While far from perfect, Canada has done a lot in the truth and reconciliation department.
Most of the mistreatment these days stems from resource development projects infringing on unceded territories.
I live in an indigenous community, and have lived in many others throughout my life. I have noticed a massive improvement in my elder millennial life.
While I think some systemic racism still exists towards indigenous folks, I can’t think of anywhere I’ve been with more racial awareness. I certainly noticed much more racist behavior while traveling in Europe recently.
Agreed, I didn’t mean to imply that but my wording could have been better.
Fair enough, I’m just defensive about the vestigial parts of civil society that are still non-fascist. While I agree that the whole planet has deeply flawed things going on, I think this far right stuff that is currently happening is something new. And I disagree with the whole “both sides” kinda narrative.