The Moncton Times-Transcript tells all that Shawn Atleo, a 42-year-old businessman from British Columbia, was picked as chief of the Assembly of First Nations after a marathon election that saw eight rounds of voting over 23 hours.
Chief Atleo immediately announced, pronounced, said that he will be taking a tough stand to ensure Ottawa fulfils its obligations to his people.
This will be interesting, like, seriously, how are you going to do that Chief? 4.4 per cent of Canadians are aboriginals and, as best I can see, around 0.0 per cent of them are visible in a positive light. Wait, no, there is Davis on Corner Gas. 0.1 per cent visible in a positive light.
He would be well served to forget about the big issues and concentrate on micro issues, like jobs, poverty and alcohol/drug abuse. Tear a page out of the book How The Irish Became White, Chief Atleo. First they controlled the guns [fire and police] and the ballot box [voted for themselves] and then it all fell in place.
The prime minister signalled the need for co-operation when he congratulated the tough-talking new chief. "It is more important than ever that government and First Nations leadership work together to identify solutions and produce real, practical and tangible results for aboriginal peoples," Stephen Harper said in a statement. "Only through meaningful dialogue, shared responsibilities and continued good faith can we succeed."
That sounds a lot like the teacher on the Charlie Brown Peanuts Specials.
Michael Ignatieff and Jack Layton echoed Mr. Harper's sentiments. Nothing yet from Gilles Duceppe.
That also sounds a lot like the teacher on the Charlie Brown Peanuts Specials.
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