The BC Indian Position Paper, Draft Copy - Union of British ...
The BC Indian Position Paper, Draft Copy - Union of British ...
The BC Indian Position Paper, Draft Copy - Union of British ...
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History books .must be revised to enphasize the major role played5y <strong>Indian</strong>s in the development <strong>of</strong> our country.Special trainin< r,iust be provided to T~dians in many areas toprovide the background necessary for development.In all <strong>of</strong> thiswork <strong>Indian</strong>s should be involved in al!l phases <strong>of</strong> tho educationalsystem: in revising curriculuc~, i'ndeveloping training courses,and in providing special trainiilg courses.2. <strong>Indian</strong> ~rts and Crafts %sin=.Je need to develop a general <strong>Indian</strong> .ets and Crafts business to ,\encourage <strong>Indian</strong>s to capitalize on their native attributes and to ,//rnaxiraize returns to the producers <strong>of</strong> the handicraft items rather,than to the nerchandisers. .ie also nesd protection from cheapi)inport imitation products.3. <strong>Indian</strong> Culkal Centr?.i massive cultural ceiltre should be buil't to house the historic- Lartifacts <strong>of</strong> our ailcestors that have becone disperscid in rmlymuseums <strong>of</strong> universitiss and privatc collectors.It is nscessarjrthat <strong>Indian</strong>s develop and build this centre and operate it toperpotuate our culture and to develop pride in the haritage <strong>of</strong> ourancestors.4. Land Jecuritx<strong>Indian</strong> land should not be exposed to alienation by any level <strong>of</strong>goveriment either through taxation, expropriation or surrendor.This land is ,;our heritage.Lnd iilay under special circumstances be considered for alienation:a) If tax is u~vo~tee~and juslcifi20le;YJe-should reeeivrmm%ces,~krh.b) If expropriation is unavoida'slo and justifiable r.ro should receiveda fair price sz. land ?A excliange.c )If *--is beins collected - <strong>of</strong> r^~-fndtiat+-dn-d%tkrssrvices or return <strong>of</strong> the t~xes-s~~be-provi~C~-to Wians ..- ~-~