This is horrible, what was done to the Indigenous peoples in Canada. It's horrible if done to any people. I think the word genocide is a bit strong in this case but, to open a can of worms, at what point are we no longer responsible for the sins of our fathers?

[–] nyan@lemmy.cafe 15 points 1 month ago (2 children)

"Genocide" is in fact appropriate when speaking of some specific tribes—ask any Beothuk. Oh, wait . . .

Granted, not many tribes were completely destroyed, so the pedantically correct charge in most cases is probably attempted (but not successful) genocide. At what point does the government, and by extension the non-indigenous population of Canada, cease to be held responsible? All I can say is, not yet. The last residential schools didn't close all that long ago, and the government is still periodically lashing out in court against its treaty obligations toward Indigenous peoples. At minimum, we have several more generations to go.

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago

and the government is still periodically lashing out in court against its treaty obligations toward Indigenous peoples.

Some provincial governments (hello Alberta) are doing that and worse.

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

I agree, and nicely stated.

[–] orioler25@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"How terrible, but not that bad." Yup, that's a Canadian.

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca -2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Changing what I said is what the billionaire media does. Good on you, you have big aspirations.

[–] orioler25@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"You're working for the billionaires by recognizing genocide of indigenous peoples." How tf don't you drown in the shower?

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca -2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because when I shower I let people know, so I can be revived. How can you not see that? You need to try and expand your thoughts to more than just disdain and insults. Go have some fun!

[–] orioler25@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

[–] NannerBanner@literature.cafe 7 points 1 month ago

at what point are we no longer responsible for the sins of our fathers?

When everyone is living well.

[–] mrdown@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The article after giving context about genocide by mentionning the grave of indigenous children talk about recent genocidal policies effective today. So yeah the article is not about blaming today people for the sins of their fathers like you claimed

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I claimed nothing. I asked a question.

[–] mrdown@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You asked a rhetorical question to pass the claim that people blame currrnt people for the sin of their fathers, while the article critisize current genocidal policies

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 month ago

Thanks for letting me know.