8th Fire Reflection

Prepared by Angel Mandaviya

Adapted by Erin Reid

IKE 1040-11: Indigenous Teachings

University of Prince Edward Island
Winters, 2023
 My reflective paper is on Whose land is it anyway? In order to begin my
reflection, I would like to acknowledge that the issue of Aboriginal land claims and
treaties has been controversial and varied throughout the world.The main motive behind
starting 8th fire reflection is an Aboriginal saying that says now is the time for your
people and mine to join together and build a fire of peace and friendship.So the biggest
problem for the indigenous people were the lands.They were losing the pride for having
there own territory.As we we watched a video in class about The Angry Inuk, the people
were protesting for their rights,similarly,here the people were protesting for the
indigenous land.

First Aboriginal community in North America to own a vineyard is the Osoyoos in

British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Many international awards have been bestowed
upon Nk'Mip Cellar wines.There were many people to join the community but Justin Hall
is a young man from the community who has been part of the winemakers' team since
2010. In addition to self-reliance and economic development, Clarence Louie, the
colorful Chief of the Osoyoo people, believes that Aboriginal people thrive.The photos
that follow the text give us an idea of the location.

By collaborating with Manitoba Hydro, the same utility that washed out their
native homelands only four decades ago, the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in Northern
Manitoba has launched a small revolution. Yet, the community is certain that the
Wuskwatim hydro electric project's new revenue-sharing arrangement will result in
some kind of long-term economic growth.There are high expectations for this initiative,
ANCN Chief Jerry Primrose acknowledges.
 In Iqaluit, it's the Toonik Tyme festival. Inuk businessman Harry Flaherty strolls
through the crowd, celebrating the onset of spring and we can relate this situation with
the angry inuk short film.Even though they have natural resources but they had many
debates on how they are to be administered and used.The resources should be used, in
Harry Flaherty's opinion, but not at any cost.

Every situation has advantages and disadvantages.The benefits of the historic

Agreement that the James Bay Cree signed in 1975 continue to be felt by the local
population. Since they practically control their own territory, the Cree have a strong
sense of identity that is maintained by prosperity.Yet, challenges and difficulties are
undoubtedly an essential component of the path to transformation, and societies
occasionally have to accept failure. Youth in the Attawapiskat community of North
Eastern Ontario are aware of this because their campaign to build a new school
became a national icon in Canada.

Thus, Indigenous communities should have the freedom to develop their

societies and lands at their own pace and in the manner they see fit, according to a
renowned Innu legal expert.The necessity to move forward in order to guarantee a
future for their children and their children's children is something that Aboriginal people
are all too aware of.