Canadian Unitarians for
Social Justice
A
national faith-based organization founded in support of Unitarian values
P.O. Box
40011, Ottawa, ON, K1V 0W8
President, Rev. Frances Deverell president@cusj.org
2013 01 19
Prime Minister Stephen
Harper,
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
The Hon. John Duncan
Minister, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs,
House of Commons
|
Ottawa, Ontario
|
K1A 0A6
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Governor General David Johnston
1 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1
Dear Prime Minister and Governor General;
I am writing again to support Chief Spence
in her appeal to have the two of you meet together with First Nations leaders
to address the long-standing justice issues for First Nations people in
Canada. Unitarians across Canada are
very concerned about the well-being of Chief Spence as her body weakens. To allow her to die in this cause would be a
travesty when we should be moving forward on these issues without being forced.
Whatever your thoughts about her person or
her tactics, clearly, she is on a symbolic fast that is having a powerful
effect on the First Nations people of all ages and in all locations. The fish broth was used by First Nations to
survive when there was no food during a harsh winter. Our First Nations people have been fasting
for a very long time – through multiple generations. They are fighting for their very survival as
unique peoples and cultures. This is a
situation that is beyond the usual politics and as Canadians, we need to be
transformed in our attitudes.
I appeal to you today. Take appropriate steps to bring Canadians
into right relations with our First Nations.
Begin the negotiations for economic, cultural and environmental justice. Don’t let this opportunity for change turn
into a tragedy with repercussions for years to come.
In faith and prayer,
Rev. Frances Deverell,
President, Canadian Unitarians For Social
Justice
613-747-7584
cc First
Nations groups
Media release
Idle No More
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