First Nations' plight makes it hard to fully celebrate Canada 150
Photo from National Observer First Nations people in B.C. and across the country aren't too excited about the Canada 150 celebrations, as most of them do not have treaties. Many of them (but not all) feel planned developments such as Kinder Morgan's proposed twinning of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline will do significant damage to the lands they and their ancestors have called home for thousands of years. Despite years of favourable court rulings, governments have dragged their feet on treaties and other means of making First Nations people feel they are an integral and valued component of the Canadian mosaic. Canada turns 150 years old this week. Celebrations of this milestone have been somewhat muted, when compared to the 100 th anniversary in 1967 which captured the attention and interest of nearly all Canadians and many people in other countries. It is worthwhile to remember what this country has achieved, look at where it is going and consider changes to ...