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OT: Oil companies - First Nations



On 8:44 am 08/01/06 "Marc Getty" <marc@getty.net> wrote:
>
> On 3:19 pm 07/31/06 "John S. Lagnese" <jlagnese@massed.net> wrote:
> >  There really are no native Americans! Its just that some people
> >  migrated here sooner then others.
>
> Cathy responded:
> >  Or so goes European-American thought on the topic. ;) Cathy
>
> Is this why Canadians often refer to what those of us in the states
> call Native Americans as First Nations folks? Mighty progressive of
> you.
>
> -Marc 100% evil whitey and OT

Well, I suppose so, the term First Nations is common. I work at a school
with an unusual claim to fame, 1/3 of our students are native, which gives
us the largest native student population in North America. With a volatile
(and IMHO, legit) land claim protest happening in the area this year, it's
been an interesting experience. I chose to work where I do because of the
native component, thoguh sometimes I'm ready to retire. Oh, who am I
kidding, I'm always ready to retire.
Cathy