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Date Posted: 14:23:42 07/15/02 Mon
Author: Kim
Subject: Re: Just wondering
In reply to: Laura 's message, "Just wondering" on 05:14:41 07/10/02 Wed

Here in my part of Canada we use the terms Indian or First Nations. Of course there are exceptions, and some prefer to be called by name of the tribe (Peigan, Stony, etc). We just had the Calgary Stampede, and one of the huge drawing features at the Grounds was the 'Indian Village', complete with the teepees (which were actually used as on-site accomodation for the natives during the 10 days). It was just fabulous! My kids loved it.

I think as long as the speaker is respectful, and no insult is intended, then it's okay to use Indian, at least in this area of the province. My guess is that it really varies with the region and population. Heaven knows that there are those on the planet who can say a perfectly correct name/title and still be derogatory in their tone. Weren't we all created equal??!!

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