Jerry J. Fortin Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 There was no 'country' of Canada, but Oru history begins in many places throughout the Earth...even since 1867, that's not even a peek at what our history is. Yes, our government is Westminster, but we are a country of many peoples, many voices, and many contributions. Even so, there was no national government, so of course there were numerous cultures and societies. Yet that is not "our history", that began in 1867, unless of course you are first nations citizens. Quote
Smallc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Yet that is not "our history", that began in 1867, unless of course you are first nations citizens. I disagree. It is very much our history...from the First Nations to the Europeans. It is the history of what brought Canada into being. A country's story doesn't suddenly begin on its birthdate. Quote
M.Dancer Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Actually there is evidence that there was Europeans here before that and that the Ojibway are descendants of those people and the people that came over the bearing strait. No...no there is no evidence of that. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Smallc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 No...no there is no evidence of that. I provided evidence. Quote
M.Dancer Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 http://ctvmedia.ca/discovery/releases/rele...3&yyyy=2005 This visceral two-hour docudrama... Docudrama is progranmming lingo for half baked pseudo science bullshit Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
M.Dancer Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Though the US federal system of government bears similarities with the Mohawk Federation. Urban legend. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Smallc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 There is some evidence for it...especially genetic. Whether or not it is true is unkown and will probably always be unknown. Quote
M.Dancer Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 I provided evidence. You provided a press release for a TV drama. My standard of evidence is a little higher than that. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
g_bambino Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 The concept of Peace, Welfare and Good Government came from the model of the Iroquois Confederacy. The term "welfare" was co-opted for "Order" by the Victorians... Ahem... Nobody caught this little gem? Dancer, Argus, you all disappoint me! Quote
Smallc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Its a TV drama on Discovery. There is some evidence, but not much. It's an interesting theory. Quote
M.Dancer Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Its a TV drama on Discovery. There is some evidence, but not much. It's an interesting theory. Discovery also runs specials of Aliens, Roswell, Sasquatch, the Loch Ness Monster, The Bermuda Triangle and anything else that might provide ratings.... There is no evidence that is taken seriously as the foundation of a new theory. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Smallc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 There is no evidence that is taken seriously as the foundation of a new theory. None the less, there is some evidence. Europeans were here at least 1000 years ago...despite what most people know. It is not inconcievable that people came from other places in the past. This is not to take away from aboriginal history at all, but there are many things that we are still trying to figure out. Quote
M.Dancer Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Ahem... Nobody caught this little gem? Dancer, Argus, you all disappoint me! I tend to ignore Charter as he is a loon. And yes, welfare is a very old Iroquoise word ....that is still used to this day.....I believe though the root of the native word though is warfare....those is need raid their neighbours, rape and enslave the women and eat the prisoners... They typically worked 45 days before being qualified to receive warfare payments.... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Smallc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 And I'm not saying that they theory was true, it was simply interesting information. Quote
charter.rights Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 None the less, there is some evidence. Europeans were here at least 1000 years ago...despite what most people know. It is not inconcievable that people came from other places in the past. This is not to take away from aboriginal history at all, but there are many things that we are still trying to figure out. Give the archeological evidence that the Amercas were occupied 10-15,000 years before the occupation of Europe, it is more likely that people from here travelled to Europe and parts of Asia and populated those reasons, in addition to the out of Africa migrations. Quote “Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being.” Kahlil Gibran “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” Albert Einstein
Smallc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 We all started with the out of Africa migrations....it doesn't really amtter though...the most important thing is that we're all people...I think. There is simply interesting evidence for many different theories...It's quite facinating the way life evolved on Earth. Quote
Leafless Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Yes...that's Canada's entire history...from 10K years ago until today. Canada was created by the BNA Act and confederation and was NOT created by 'founding nations'. Quote
Smallc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Uh huh....that's not what they teach in...well...anywhere...but you just keep on thinking that. Edited June 2, 2009 by Smallc Quote
Leafless Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Uh huh....that's not what they teach in...well...anywhere...but you jsut keep on thinking that. I don't think that, I know that, and have proven it. Quote
Jerry J. Fortin Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 I watched the documentary or docudrama in question. I found that the most compelling evidence were the genetic markers. In my view this is the proof needed to document the creation of the first nations peoples of North America. A mixture of European and Asian bloodlines, it all makes sense at this point given that there is no evidence at all of a branch of humanity actually originating here. Africa was the birthplace of humanity, that is a very widely accepted scientific conclusion. From there migrations took place at various times which populated the planet. The one fly in the ointment are the Aborigenies of Australia, but they must have come form somewhere! Quote
Leafless Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Uh huh uh–huh Pronunciation: \two əm's or two ən's separated by the voiceless sound h; ˈəⁿ-(ˌ)həⁿ, (ˌ)əⁿ-ˈ\ Function: interjection Date: 1889 —used to indicate affirmation, agreement, or gratification http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uh-huh I am happy you agree. Quote
Smallc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Main Entry: sar·casm Pronunciation: \ˈsär-ˌka-zəm\ Function: noun Etymology: French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer, from sark-, sarx flesh; probably akin to Avestan thwarəs- to cut Date: 1550 1: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain 2 a: a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b: the use or language of sarcasm http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sarcasm Edited June 2, 2009 by Smallc Quote
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