Thank you for this, Ed. I have long believed that us Newfoundlanders do ourselves a terrible disservice by ignoring our actual history in favour of a narrative that casts us as perpetual victims with little to no agency in our country's actions and decisions. My people were not the weak-willed dupes that this false narrative depicts them.
Ed, this was written by you before the televised event of today.Given your knowledge and military background, I am expecting a scathing piece to follow as to aspects of today's event that I find disgusting, as political theatre by Dr Andrew Furey and Trudeau. When can I expect that?
I am working on a longer piece for publication somewhere else (where to be determined) and this fits into that piece.
What struck me most this morning was the problematic behaviour by the GG in declaring, contrary to law and evidence, that Nfld is unceded territory of Mi'gmaw people.
On many levels that is unconscionable and improper.
Thank you for this, Ed. I have long believed that us Newfoundlanders do ourselves a terrible disservice by ignoring our actual history in favour of a narrative that casts us as perpetual victims with little to no agency in our country's actions and decisions. My people were not the weak-willed dupes that this false narrative depicts them.
Ed, this was written by you before the televised event of today.Given your knowledge and military background, I am expecting a scathing piece to follow as to aspects of today's event that I find disgusting, as political theatre by Dr Andrew Furey and Trudeau. When can I expect that?
I am working on a longer piece for publication somewhere else (where to be determined) and this fits into that piece.
What struck me most this morning was the problematic behaviour by the GG in declaring, contrary to law and evidence, that Nfld is unceded territory of Mi'gmaw people.
On many levels that is unconscionable and improper.
I suspect the GG surprised a few people with that bit on ‘unceded territory’ comment. Looking forward to your follow up article.