Gwa’sala-‘nakwaxda’xw Nation is taking back jurisdiction of child welfare and have been blocked by the @bcndp gov’t from accessing the information from #MCFD they need to abide by their laws and build their programs.
1/ #bcpoli #colonization #MCFD
1/ #bcpoli #colonization #MCFD
They have described terrible abuses exacted by #MCFD on their communities and are seeking access to their files...
Files necessary to research their histories, do namings & cultural ceremonies, & develop their services in a culturally-based way.
2/ #bcpoli
Files necessary to research their histories, do namings & cultural ceremonies, & develop their services in a culturally-based way.
2/ #bcpoli
Museums, residential and day schools, are all tools used by colonial govts to dominate & subordinate Indigenous People.
Withholding information from First Nations about First Nations, is a continuation of colonial tactics.
3/ #bcpoli #colonization #MCFD
Withholding information from First Nations about First Nations, is a continuation of colonial tactics.
3/ #bcpoli #colonization #MCFD
The MCFD continues to actively withhold information in order to protect itself.
Today I asked Premier @jjhorgan why, if he positions himself as a warrior of reconciliation, he allows his government to continue with this data colonialism? 4/ #bcpoli
Today I asked Premier @jjhorgan why, if he positions himself as a warrior of reconciliation, he allows his government to continue with this data colonialism? 4/ #bcpoli
Minister @MitziDeanBC responded with little more than rhetoric & Premier @jjhorgan used DRIPA as a shield for their lack of action.
The @bcndp continues to talk about embracing reconciliation but, 4 years of DRIPA, their perpetuation of colonialism says otherwise.
5/5 #bcpoli
The @bcndp continues to talk about embracing reconciliation but, 4 years of DRIPA, their perpetuation of colonialism says otherwise.
5/5 #bcpoli
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