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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
WATER
In our culture the women take care of the water, as native people are culture there is noting more important to us then the land. Are whole culture is based on this. In Rama i see the opposite , What is the point in having a water ceremony when we are putting tonnes of salt into the lake , when we are leasing out are farm,s only to have them covered in pesticide , which makes there way to the lake as every thing does. Think about our children breathing in that, I have try, ed a number of times to have an all out pesticide band on our territory but have not had any success. I guess the money that they receive for taxes on the farms is more important then the health of are land water. And us.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
PARKING LOT
In this months Ojibway Times the employee parking lot was mention saying while there was no Master plan to be shared yet, when one is ready it will be presented to the community. The parking lot will be built in the coming months. I have some questions about the whole process . First we were told that there would be a vote on the 2011 Deal and when there told us about the new deal April 2010 at a community meeting we were told no vote . We were told that the members would have input into the Master plan while this has,nt happened. And this is how OLG supports Casino by investing in the parking lot ,.one we have no say in gee thanks . More of the same propaganda the new deal will be worth $1- billion to Rama over 35 years. If you believe that your living in a dream world.
RAMA HOST MEETING - Aboriginal Economic Development Board
I wonder what Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Band thought as he was given a tour of Rama . One of the most success full Bands in Canada In 2000 Osoyoos set a goal to become economically self - sufficient in five years it succeeded. Not bad for a band that was bankrupt and taken over by Indian Affairs . when he took over as Chief and turned it into an inspiration.. Today they have RV parks vineyards, winery , construction company , cement companies, cultural center and a $100 million interest in hotel and conference. . Louie believes good government involves being accountable and transparent - to its own constituents. He believes depending solely on federal government foe payouts will not break the cycle of poverty or address the social ills that colonialism, residential schools and the reserve system have inflicted. If you create jobs you will reduce health issues, social problems and addictions. .. Given that the tour was with the Chief and band Manager i can just imagine what was said. To bad the members of Rama are not included in these meetings . With the lack of economic development in our community how has a seat on this board by Sharon Henry helped us ? Cheryle Snache
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