Aboriginal Canadians divided over Vancouver Olympics

mix

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Fri Jan-01-10 06:56 PM
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Aboriginal Canadians divided over Vancouver Olympics

For some aboriginals, this partnership is seen as a unique opportunity for Canada's indigenous peoples to show their culture to the world. For others, the Vancouver Olympics are a waste of money and resources that could be better spent on serious issues facing aboriginals in Canada.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8426055.stm

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El Supremo

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Fri Jan-01-10 08:02 PM
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1. Aboriginal?

I thought those were in Australia. Why not call them "Original Canadians" or "Native Canadians"?

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Fri Jan-01-10 08:07 PM
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2. It is a legal/constitutional term in Canada, obviously colonial in origin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_Thirty-five_of_the_Constitution_Act,_1982

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