Detail Don't Get Mad, Get Organised; Aborigines in Canadian Politics   Oleh:  [s.n] Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine Dalam koleksi: The Economist (http://search.proquest.com/) vol. 401 no. 8760 (Nov. 2011), page 42. Topik: Election Results; Minority & Ethnic Groups; Political Power; Native Peoples Ketersediaan Perpustakaan Pusat (Semanggi) Nomor Panggil: EE29.69 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada     Lihat Detail Induk Isi artikel When Romeo Saganash, a member of the Cree First Nation in northern Quebec, decided to run for Parliament as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in last May's federal election, the incumbent expected to do even better than usual because of popular resistance to an aboriginal candidate. Yet Saganash, who was already the first Cree to have become a lawyer in Quebec, won easily. That made him the first aborigine to represent a sprawling riding that covers the northern half of the province. He has since added another first: first aborigine to run for the leadership of a national Canadian political party. The NDP will vote in March. Saganash exemplifies the increasing involvement in politics of aboriginal Canadians - who, counting First Nations, Inuit and mixed-ancestry Metis, make up almost 4% of the population. The groups have historically been under-represented, sometimes by choice but often because of prejudice. The increase in aboriginal involvement stems mainly from Canada's rapid economic growth. As mining, forestry and hydroelectric companies push deeper into the wilderness, they are disturbing traditional lifestyles more than ever. Opini Anda Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini! Kembali

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