I learned about UNDRIP (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples). And I am happy that the Canadian Government had signed it in the UN. I am also a bit disappointed that the Government still didn’t make any law to implement those rights. All human beings have rights by birth, and so do the Indigenous people.
1. If decolonization is about dismantling colonial systems of oppression, why is this important in the Canadian context?
Indigenous people are the owners of the land. The Settlers are not giving them their right and have been colonizing the area for a long time. Canadians are now becoming aware of decolonization. The new generation of Canadian society has stopped many wrongful laws and many more to correct them. Residential schools were closed gradually all over Canada.
2. If Indigenization is about building new systems of reciprocity or mutuality, why is this important in the Canadian system?
As I mentioned earlier, Indigenous people are the original inhabitants of
this land. They have expressed their desire to coexist and share this land with
the Settlers. We are all Canadians now, each with our unique perspectives on
how to address these issues. Living together, it is crucial that we strive for
mutual understanding and respect, ensuring that everyone's rights are upheld
and enjoyed.
3. What personal steps can you take towards reconciliation?
My first step would be to
learn and understand the current situation of the Indigenous people and the
Settlers. I have already started joining Indigenous programs and studying about
them. The next step would be to share my knowledge with known people who will
listen to me. I have already started this with my family. The next step would
be to vote for a politician who can work with reconciliation. I will also share
my knowledge with my classmates and colleagues when working so that people can
gradually become aware of reconciliation.
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