Our Home’s On Native Land
Oh, Canada. Helped to write a UN declaration on aboriginal rights (it took about a decade) and then (after a change in government) was one of only four countries (in the General Assembly, as the 61st session comes to a close) to vote against it. More here. Joining with the US, Australia and New Zealand. Colonies United.
Bulletin from the General Assembly with a report of the vote. Here’s the declaration. And here’s the ambassador’s speech, if you’re able for it.
Updates: News from the CBC, sorrow from Lori at metislaw and a thoughtful Australian perspective from Nic.
Comment from lori
Time: September 15, 2007, 10:01 pm
So, so disappointed. And angry. Mostly angry.