“In Unity there is Strength” – One friendship at a time

In Nova Scotia and around the world the First Nations people and the rest of us (the people who have moved to colonize other countries), have had a change of heart and are concerned about saving the environment and Earth, We spoke out at Copenhagen, but our voice was ignored.

There is a realization that we are now on the same wavelength and that now we have the same concerns for Earth.

There is a history of negative relationships between our two peoples. But there is a realization that this fractured community was created by the British. This clever policy of “Divide and Rule” has been continued by the federal and provincial governments and the corporations ever since to their advantage.

In the past, the way that the laws have been written, have excluded all the citizens in decision making. Increasingly, right now, even the elected representatives in parliament and in the Nova Scotia Legislature are not given the opportunity to discuss and vote on matters of concern to the citizens. We voted these people into office, to act on our behalf. Undemocratically, decisions are being made by small groups of people, behind closed doors.   

Good news

Recently, the First Nations people around the world have been told that there is a “duty to consult” them. (This is written clearly in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. It is the law at the national and provincial (state) government level in each country. Although this requirement is in place, First Nations peoples’ continue to be ignored. They are not being consulted until after all the agreements between governments and corporations have been signed, and after it is too late to change their "business plans". This is convenient for governments and corporations, and shows disrespect for First Nations. First Nations peoples are speaking out about this travesty. They know that they have strong rights in this regard.

Now is our chance to work together and support each other in our goals to save Earth. If we stay separated from each other, nothing will change. 

“One friendship at a time”, is the only way to achieve our goals. We need to have a website, or even have a picture gallery on this blog, where people can post photos of friends, and talk about their concern for Earth and a healthy future for our families – and the next generations of living beings on earth.

Then the governments and the corporations will know who is in charge and do what we say to save Earth for future generations.