Shared by Grace Nelson.... realtor [with concern] at Platinum Atlantic Realty... About Us - Platinum Atlantic Realty
"protect us all ..." says new sign promoting jabbies? See "Tantramar Community Concerns" Facebook page here: Tantramar Community Concerns (facebook.com)
Who is authorizing this type of "I acknowledge that.... " language? Who owns this land? Us/them?
I wish I had their big fat signage budget and generous funding...
Photography by Indie Media Eastcoast - artwork at Northern College, Kirkland Lake, OntarioI wonder if they're interested in a "Hemp Week" celebration over at Fort Folly Nation? I have improved on their sign work:
"Chief Joe Knockwood
Chief Knockwood of Fort Folly First Nation in New Brunswick has only been in office since 1997 to 2003, then again from 2005 to 2013. However, his life experiences has more than adequately prepared him for such an undertaking.
Chief Knockwood's varying work experience followed both traditional and non-traditional activities. Like most young Mi'kmaq boys of his generation, he spent time with his father who taught him how to hunt and fish. In his young adult life, he worked in factories and traveled extensively, living in Germany, the United States and other parts of Canada. He joined the American Forces where he had the opportunity to complete his high school education. When he returned to New Brunswick, Chief Knockwood attended a professional school in Moncton and learned to be a barber. He set up a barber shop and did quite well.
At the end of the 1960s Chief Knockwood became interested in politics. Later, a member of the Union of New Brunswick Indians was looking for a Native person to do historical land claim research and asked Chief Knockwood if he would accept the task. At the time, land claims within the federal government did not exist. Soon Chief Knockwood became fascinated by the power of history which was the beginning of his 27-year career in Native history.
From his practical experience, Chief Knockwood noticed that in order to succeed with a historical investigation or any political issue, the most important skills are patience and awareness. When encountering bad will, he does not show frustration. Instead he looks elsewhere. Even if the system is slow to reply, it can also be friendly if we can find someone inside who has the ability to understand the situation, said Chief Knockwood.
Now Chief Knockwood works in his community and has established cooperative relations with neighboring communities. As the leader of Fort Folly, he takes time to visit communities and give awareness seminars on his culture and the Mi'kmaq language. He has acquired a deep understanding of Mi'kmaq history, genealogy and culture and he enjoys sharing this understanding. We are neighbors, he says, and we help each other. For example, The Town of Dorchester needs a new fire Truck. Chief Knockwood successfully negotiated with the Department of Indian Affairs in Amherst for monies to help the Town of Dorchester with its purchase of a new Fire Truck. And it works very well, added Chief Knockwood.
While many people in their late fifties take early retirement, Chief Knockwood is still very busy. Being a Chief is not an easy job, he said seriously. His wish is to see his community grow and his culture recognized. He makes sure that people remember the contribution of Native civilization to the Canadian history of yesterday and today. These events are historical facts that should be recognized, said Chief Knockwood.
Although Chief Knockwood likes to teach, he also likes to learn - a challenge that he welcomed all his life. Appreciating the power of new technology, he is interested in computers. He wants his Band Council to be up-to-date with this fast moving technology."
More from a contributor at "Tantramar Community Concerns" Facebook from Pamela McLeod who lives in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC:
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