Band councils are not “First Nations” One of the definitions of the word “myth” is a false collective belief used to justify an institution. It is often employed to obscure historical events, to accommodate political, economic and social interests. In education and entertainment the perpetuation of myths are an essential part of the process to eclipse a people’s history, customs and beliefs, replacing them with simplistic caricatures which dehumanize a perceived opponent prior to suppression. In Canada the use of the term “first nations” fits precisely in the preceding definition. By using this term the truth of aboriginal governance at the time of European contact is hidden and the complex legal relationships between the colonists and indigenous nations obscured. westcoastnativenews/band-councils-are-not-first-nations/
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 01:42:59 +0000
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