Chief Elijah Harper: Oji-Cree - Meech Lake Accord & Indigenous Rights скачать в хорошем качестве

Chief Elijah Harper: Oji-Cree - Meech Lake Accord & Indigenous Rights

This is a series of photos, video clips and words about some of Nimosom Grandfather & Chief Elijah Harper's .. life, with a mini-biography and some accounts of his work in the Manitoba governent.., focusing on the decision to block the "Meech Lake Accord". ----------------------------------------- Elder Elijah Harper, is an Oji-Cree politician, consultant, policy analyst.. and the first Indigenous member.. .. of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. He initiated procedural delays in the Manitoba legislature.., that threatened to extend the vote, beyond June 23rd 1990.., ..the deadline established for the Meech Lake Accord. Elder Elijah Harper made news stories across the country.. and the Canadian Press voted him.. ..Newsmaker of the Year.., for 1990. Awards and Honours Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year (1990) Stanley Knowles Humanitarian Award (1990) Honorary Chief for Life, Red Sucker Lake First Nation (1990) National Aboriginal Achievement Award (1996) Award of Merit, Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution, Saint Paul University (1998) Order of Manitoba (2010) Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Winnipeg (2011) Honorary Doctor of Laws, Carleton University (2012) thecanadianencyclopedia..ca “We need to let Canadians know.. that we have been shoved aside. We’re saying that Aboriginal issues.. should be put on the priority list We want to be part of the Canadian society.. and to contribute toward.. ..the development of this Country," Chief Elijah Harper ----------------------------------------------------- I claim no ownership of any of the clips, video and words expressed in this video...and employ my borrowing of them with much respect and thanks. No personal monetization is being done with this video, by me..., nor am I receiving any other benefits from any of this video.. It is meant for all.., to heal, teach, discuss, inspire and inform...and share. Fair use policy applies for all material used in this video. I thank Nimosom (Grandfather) "Chief Elijah Harper"..(in Spirit), ...his wife, Anita.., their children..and all of his relations...; The People Of Red Sucker Lake First Nation Reservation..; The Ojibwe' & Cree Peoples..; MP Niki Ashton..; ;NORTHERN CREE singers..; YOUNG BIRD SINGERS..; TRADITIONAL CREE MUSIC..; TRD SHADOW SINGERS..; BLACK LODGE SINGERS..; iclink.ca..; WIKI..; CanadianEncyclopedia.ca..; Frank Ridsdale.. .. ..and to all the other brothers and sisters.. who have saved some great photos and words of Chief Elijah Harper.. Hay-Hay..! / Many Blessings & Thanks / Chi Miigwetch!.... *Set video to 960 X 540p, for best viewing. (*480p - YouTube)