You all received a copy of the message I sent to Mr. Harper on the recent OMB Decision/Order no. 2230 regarding case # PL060653 and the one I sent to Mr. Mcguinty on July 26. As I never received a response from either of them I resend a letter regarding honour of the crown. With the upcoming provincial election and the shaky situation in the federal sphere, this letter is absolutely applicable now.
A Matter of Honour
The current situation with Canada and the Mohawk nation, in fact all of the original nations, has come full circle. Just like in a cycle. The question everyone needs to ask is, does Canada honour her obligations in the international sphere? These unresolved land claims all over this vast land are of utmost importance to Canada’s reputation on the world stage. We got a letter back from the Queen stating that Canada is a constitutional democracy (without a ratified constitution I might add), and to take up our issues with her representative the Governor General. As far as I am aware the Governor General has never answered that call. But for her and the rest of the elected and appointed representatives in this so-called democracy, their duty is to honour the Crown.
In the Haldimand Proclamation the Crown was to protect for us and our posterity forever, 6 miles from each side of the Grand River starting at Lake Erie and extending to the head. It is spelled out quite clear what they are supposed to be doing to honour the British Crown’s reputation.
Now I have been up here at the headwaters for 7 years paying rent to the tune of $10Gs a year and have been asking the government through its various arms, where is the land you are supposed to be protecting for me and my future generations? The people whom I have met and conversed with here, all assume that we have been conquered somehow. I ask “when did that happen” because we still are "her majesty's faithful allies" as it states in the Haldimand contract
As eyes and ears of the Mohawk Nation here at the headwaters (Kanekota), it is my duty to all Mohawks and their future generations to hold them to their word. As Hendrick said in 1710 when he arrived back from Britain “They rely on the written word, and that is how they will be judged”
There are 8 fires going now for the Mohawk nation in New York, Quebec and Ontario. These corporations seeking to exploit our jurisdiction need to start understanding that. It doesn’t help that the government of Ontario and Canada keep trying to steer them on the illegal path.
The process for these windmill groups is definitely not legal when they are not honouring the crowns obligations. Their lawyers seem to follow the age old strategy of trying to find a scapegoat, like Joseph Brant, and somehow trying to appear legal. When that doesn’t work they bring in the police and when that doesn’t work they bring in the army. Why not try honouring your legal responsibilities? That might work.
In Peace,
Thahoketoteh of Kanekota
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Open Letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper
It is a very sad and shameful day in the political present and future of Canada. Your regime's action of voting arbitrarily against the United Nations Universal Declaration of Indigenous Rights really exposes the total disrespect and ignorance your minority government has for the First Nations of this land.
This International instrument will be the global framework and reference point for creating and/or enhancing existing relationships between colonial states and Indigenous peoples throughout Mother Earth.
But what is so embarrassing is that your regime voting against this instrument very clearly contradicts the international human rights position that has been emphatically advocated by Canada since confederation.
You are an utter embarrassment and disappointment not only to the Indigenous peoples of this land, to a majority of Canadians; but more so the member states of the United Nations for exposing the facade that this country has lived for so long.
I condemn your administration for voting against an international instrument that will shape indigenous/colonial relationships in the future on Mother Earth, but I wholeheartedly thank you and your inexperienced regime for exposing the lies that every successive federal administration has taken in international arenas regarding Indigenous rights and freedoms in Canada.
Your regime has shown the complete disregard (for the inherent and self-determination rights of the First Nations) truly held by Canada and this has forever changed and damaged the international image so long held in respect and awe by many United Nations member states.
You and your regime are a complete disgrace and absolute embarrassment and this position will be held against you and the three other countries that voted against the bill by not only indigenous peoples, but by human rights groups globally.
Very Sincerely Ashamed to be Canadian,
Gerald McIvor
In support of our sisters & brothers in Canada, my letter sent to Mr. Harper, as well as Mr. McGuinty is below. I pray we can count on one another to step up & unite. Many blessings to all.
Mr. Harper,
It is with great regret I write to you today.
It has been 19 long months of fueding by the Canadian officials over Indigenous lands & their right to live peaceably without losing more lands thru corporate greed & special interests.
I trust you will do what is right & go to the Indigenous people who so generously offered you & your people land to live on & the means to survive. For this they should be applauded & held in high regard by all in Canada & abroad.
Many pleas have come before you to date, yet we have not heard word that you will make good for Canada's true Indigenous people, nor do we see you seeking a speedy & peaceful ending for all the people of all races.
It would be well for the media to tell the truth, & for the generations now, as well as for those yet to come.
It would well for you to settle this ongoing matter, which is giving Canada a black eye for all the world to see.
Canada's first people are not asking for too much, only for what is rightfully theirs so they may have a better futture, as has been granted all the Anglos living on Canadian soil by the Canadian government. This life we share is not a white priviledge by any means, but a gift granted by Creator himself to all humans & all that inhabit the Earth, water & skies.
I sincerely look forward to your reply on this vital issue at hand.
Mrs. Teresa Kurtzhall
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