First Nations United

     Since the formation of reservations and reserves we as First Nation people have had to grasp the concept of how to govern our lands and provide for the people. Most of these Nations can be grouped into two kinds of societies. Economically thriving communities that lack landmass represent the first one and the other has an economy that is depressed with large landmass. Both have items that the other needs in order to survive and become more self-sufficient for thier nation. All the First Nations could benefit in some way with sharing resources and ideas. Some examples of this union could be volunteering on other reservations; helping start land recovery projects; giving loans in return for an exchange of natural resources; the sharing of business ideas that thrive on other reserve besides casinos and showing other reservations monopolies that have been put in placed by the government, which could used to better our Communities. Alternative energy is an area that FIrst Nations people should be the leader in production of items that will help us be less dependent on the government. All these ideas and many more can be used to make us strong.

     The split blood of First Nation people is evident around the world. The sacrifice that our ancestors have had to undergo is heard through out the land. It is just not told by people but by trees, water, wind, and the look of the animals that know something is wrong. We must protect this land at any cost and we cannot do it alone. Therefore, we must unite as one body through our mind, body, and spirit. Our elders will lead the way by thier teaching and the young or old leaders must have the courage to change our destiny as First Nations people.