Come on Minister Duncan...do you really think that First Nations people are going to fall for the line that a spring election could sidetrack YOUR First Nations education plan?
This is YOUR First Nations education plan, not OURS. Your First Nations education plan entails "collaboration" with one person: the "National Chief" of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), who by the way, is paid by you for his work. The "National Chief" has to do whatever you say, otherwise, his (not ours) organization will not receive federal funding to operate. Don't forget: the National Chief of the AFN does not allow First Nations people to participate in decision-making or speak at his assemblies. So really, who are you collaborating with?
The Department of Indian Affairs IS NOT collaborating with First Nations people. If Minister Duncan had our children's interests at heart, he would increase the funding for First Nations education by 20-40% so that OUR children will have education services that are comparable to the provincial education system.
The First Nations people on the ground have repeatedly told your Department to invest money into First Nations education according to all the reports that have already been prepared by education experts. If you are so worried about an election, invest money into First Nations education before an election is called. This type of proactive action will ensure that our children do not suffer any longer.
It is 2011. How long are we going to allow the Department of Indian Affairs to treat us like this? It is time for the grassroots people to stand up for their rights. WHO IS WATCHING OUT FOR YOU AND OUR CHILDREN?
Here is the APTN interview with the Minister of Indian Affairs, John Duncan:
http://aptn.ca/pages/news/2011/02/01/election-could-sidetrack-fns-education-plans-duncan/
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