The BC Indian Position Paper, Draft Copy - Union of British ...

History books .must be revised to enphasize the major role played5y Indians in the development of our country.Special trainin< r,iust be provided to T~dians in many areas toprovide the background necessary for development.In all of thiswork Indians should be involved in al!l phases of tho educationalsystem: in revising curriculuc~, i'ndeveloping training courses,and in providing special trainiilg courses.2. Indian ~rts and Crafts %sin=.Je need to develop a general Indian .ets and Crafts business to ,\encourage Indians to capitalize on their native attributes and to ,//rnaxiraize returns to the producers of the handicraft items rather,than to the nerchandisers. .ie also nesd protection from cheapi)inport imitation products.3. Indian Culkal Centr?.i massive cultural ceiltre should be buil't to house the historic- Lartifacts of our ailcestors that have becone disperscid in rmlymuseums of universitiss and privatc collectors.It is nscessarjrthat Indians develop and build this centre and operate it toperpotuate our culture and to develop pride in the haritage of ourancestors.4. Land JecuritxIndian land should not be exposed to alienation by any level ofgoveriment 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 - of r^~-fndtiat+-dn-d%tkrssrvices or return of the t~xes-s~~be-provi~C~-to Wians ..- ~-~