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January 10, 2003
Comments were uneducated and unwarranted
Letters
Dear Sir or Madam:
We write this letter with great sadness. During the past few days,
an aboriginal leader proved to the world that racist ignorance still
exists to this day. By now, comments made by David Ahenakew, a senator
of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, have been published
across the country. These comments were uneducated and unwarranted
and severely hurt Jewish and aboriginal communities alike. It is
most upsetting that these comments came from a person who has been
given great responsibility by our people. He should have represented
our people with dignity and honor. When making these remarks, he
lost sight of his responsibilities as a leader.
We, the Aboriginal Caucus of the Canadian Federation of Students,
are deeply alarmed. Our national students' lobby organization feels
that everyone, regardless of background, should live in a world
free of racism. We reiterate that, in no way, do David Ahenakew's
comments reflect our principles. The comments made do not represent
the views of aboriginal people in Canada and never will. The Jewish
community and aboriginal community offer much to one another and
we hope these comments will not hinder our partnerships. Once again,
with all our hearts, we apologize for Ahenakew's actions. We ask
you to not let his misguided statements reflect poorly on the many
aboriginal people working to combat racism every day.
Lorisha Cook
Aboriginal Caucus National Executive Representative
Canadian Federation of Students
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