Gwen Point on Displacement from indian neighbours Watch Video
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Description: Gwen Point talks the effects of the Indian Act on her history and present identity. The Indian Act took much away, but it did not succeed in assimilating us, because we still exist as Stó:lō people today. We have managed to keep our culture and know our histories. We are still fighting for our lands and resources. The Canadian Constitution now recognizes our Aboriginal Rights. Our Elders continue to teach our youth what it means to be Sq’éwlets, Stó:lō and Xwelmexw, people of the land. We
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