Metis Videos on Youtube
Further to my other editorial entitled ‘Metis people are not aboriginal‘ here are some videos from Youtube.com.
The first one is a rant from an out of touch ‘Metis’ idiot which helps to prove my point that Metis people have no concept of life for aboriginal people in Canada.
The second video speaks for itself – it made me laugh till it hurt the first time I watched it.
The third video is what I consider to be justice, and a righteous decision against Manitoban Metis who are putting forth an unbelievably ridiculous claim, which if it was approved would once again end up leaving First Nation people with the short end of the stick.
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I’m quite surprised at the limited scope of the historical knowledge you purport to have regarding Métis peoples. They are our cousins, and have been for many generations. While my Indian mother went to residential school, her Métis cousins went to day schools, which were similar instruments aimed at killing any Indian in the child. Métis peoples outside of Manitoba particularly, were largely the product of racist legislation aimed at reducing the number of Indians on the land the English sought to conquer. It is you, as a stranger to this land, who should think long and hard about your desire to “contribute” to the cause of us poor, hard done by Indians. You’re doing far more harm than good, furthering the colonial government’s project of dividing an conquering. Interesting as well, that most “anti-racist” advocates know full well that “having a black, Native, etc. friend” or being in a relationship with one, or having children with one, does not give any so-called do-gooders a leg to stand on in claiming any position of authority on Indian peoples (whether white, black, or both). FYI – attempting to claim yourself to be “anti-racist” or “against racism” while embracing highly racialized and colonially-racially conceived categories = epic fail.
P.S. Yes, there are some very white and very confused people attempting to claim a Métis identity, which is wrong, horrific, etc. They pose a problem for real Métis as well, who yes, know how to jig AND pow-wow dance, speak French AND Cree, and knowing that the Red River Cart encompasses Métis “medicine wheel” teachings. However, appealing to peoples sense of fear of a lack of “resources” – the problem is not that Métis people are taking what they don’t deserve – the problem is a government that offers a very minimal pot from which to draw resources and watches people scramble and claw each other’s eyes out to get their cut. It’s sad actually, the views from which you are so unwaivering. They are so unbelievably inconsistent with the teachings and principals of our nehiyawak and anishinaabe and all Indian peoples.
Firstly – I never claimed to speak for anyone so get your facts straight. I never claimed to speak on anyone’s behalf either!
I made it clear from the start these are my opinions. I know the history of Metis in this land. I know their origins. I know which racial groups they are descended from. I also know what they did NOT have to put up with.
Yes, it IS true that Metis people do NOT have the longstanding history of First Nation people. It’ll be funny seeing you try to argue it considering they’re mixed with white folk who haven’t been here forever. I never once said they sprung up from nowhere either.
Everyone has the right to have an opinion on anything they like. I have the right to express my opinions on issues that affect my children and I will until the day I die. Considering I have more than just a fleeting knowledge of the subject I’d be inclined to say my opinions are right on the money.
I’m not sure why you’re telling me I have a lot of learning to do regarding native folk. What was the point of telling me that? I never claimed to be an authority on all things native – but the things I say here have a huge element of truth in them. And the things that are subjective are clearly MY OWN OPINIONS.
And where in the hell did that phrase ‘us poor and hard done by indians’ come from? Pretty sad if you see yourself as that.
FYI – those colonial-conceived racial categories are the only things that are going to stop the government of Canada from eradicating First Nation’s people forever (assuming First Nation people quit diluting their bloodline).
I’m a white girl who tans very dark – i have a French, Native Canadian and German and British background. My family can trace our roots in Canada back 8 generations. We have recognized pioneers and respected Native trades people in our family tree.
I can speak French, have studied Native lore, crafts and the medicine wheel, I believe in the Earth Mother and animal spirits, observe the solstices and attempt to live a life that doesn’t excessively damage the planet. I have been called derogatory native terms.
I understood that Metis has not been an active movement requesting any additional rights since the 1970′s (please correct me if i’m wrong)
I have not yet sought out my Metis card, but considered not only doing that but hoped to join the Aboriginal community in spiritual talks and events, pow-wows, and perhaps even moving away from city life onto a reserve if the opportunity presented its self. Now i feel rejected.
I think it is very sad that this writer is perpetuating separation between ‘half blood’ and ‘full blood’ . The Aboriginal people could be working with Metis people as allies, consider them family and working together to Dispel the misinformation that people have about Both cultures. What benefit is it to either culture to perpetuate segregation and discrimination?