Part 2 - The Look Ahead - Shawn Atleo - Gathering Voices: It's our time!

[darinmbicknell]

Let's listen to his call for self determination. Let's help First Nations attain that. It is time.

[wovokanarchy]

Well according to many First Nations his identity as a leader would be in doubt due to the fact his mother is a German born immigrant. My 3 great uncle fought for the British Crown via Treaties against Nazi Germany and I will never support someone desendant who extreminated 6 million brother and sisters.

[zmitregnistegra]

@wovokanarchy so shawn atleo is a nazi sympathizer and racist by default of his mother's german ancestry? i think the real issue here is that he's an articulate, western and indigenous educated handsome leader who intimidates you and makes you feel sorry for yourself.

[wovokanarchy]

@zmitregnistegra No, you've missed the point. What were Atleo's grandparents actions during the second world war, specifically his grandfather? I'll never be intiminated by those who side against our Treaties or the British Crown. My ancestors blood was spilled on German soil fighting against Atleo's ancestors. "Never Forget". When Atleo wears a Legion poppie on Remembrance Day who is he specifically remembering, really?

[MrKariRueslatten]

Well, it looks like he's now officially sworn in as AFN National Chief.

Oh, and by the way, I love his rhetoric--magniloquent and precise. A promising future for the Assembly of First Nations and First Nations people!