#billc53 — Public Fediverse posts
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“Things could be forever changed if we don’t stand up and fight for the integrity of our nations.”
Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit solidifies Ontario First Nations/Red River Métis partnership in battle against Bill C-53
#Indigenous # Métis #cdnpoli #indigeneity #fraud #BillC53
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More witnesses were in front of the Standing Committee on #Indigenous and Northern Affairs to provide statements on Bill C-53, which recognizes the #selfgovernance of certain #Métis groups.
The issue of Métis #identity in #Ontario was again raised and a warning given.
Identity issues have caused “enormous difficulties in other jurisdictions” and when such issues are flagged “we're called to deal with them.”
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“(Canada’s) whole approach has been recognize first and verify later.”
#FirstNations leaders told Canadian lawmakers that #Métis #selfgovernment #legislation will cause damage to First Nations' #rights for generations and will damage their relationship with #Canada too.
First Nations say they haven’t been consulted on #BillC53 and, because it impacts their existing rights, it is necessary to #consult before the Bill is passed into #law.
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A second rally on Parliament Hill in #Ottawa heard from chiefs and #FirstNations scholars in #Ontario who vehemently object to the #federal #legislation #BillC53, which recognizes #selfgovernment for the #Métis Nations of #Ontario #Alberta and #Saskatchewan.
At issue is six additional historic Métis communities the #MNO is claiming.
#rights #treaty #Indigenous #cdnpoli
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First Nations, you have nothing to fear from us.
https://billc53.ca/