Leon Thompson: Opting out of electoral system will only ensure the status quo for First Nations people – National Post
August 6, 2015
The Prime Minister officially kicked off the 78 day election campaign Sunday, engaging the longest Canadian election since 1872. Only a few days before, I saw an article circulating on Facebook discussing First Nations and the Federal election. The article’s summary suggested that First Nations people participating in the Federal election are helping the government diminish First Nations rights. It suggests that participating in the Federal election plays into the government’s plans to dispossess First Nations of their lands and sovereignty. Why? Because this is how government has always acted, and our participation will only ensure the extinguishment of our peoples and ways of life.
