b'Q&ABecause we have never had equitychildrens children. What I see rightRY: This question is a bit complicated in terms of treatment from the govern- now is an awakening and a strength- for me, because I dont think represen-ment, [the Calls to Action and Justice]ening of so many of our peoples, andtation in colonial politics is the thing seem like transformative things, but athat gives me so much hope. Look atthat is going to get us better conditions. lot of them should already be expecta- where we are now compared to whereThis is not to undermine the amazing tions. We have to have basic infrastruc- we were five, ten or twenty years ago.work of Indigenous MPs and MPPsture. We shouldnt be experiencingthe large decolonization that we need racism in the criminal justice system.Im proud and happy to see soto see across the country comes from With that as a base, we can do a lot.many Indigenous peoples runningwithin the colonial system. Having no Its also important to keep in mind thefor the main parties, but the wholerepresentation is not a good precedent, full scope of issues that are affectingCanadian parliamentary system andbecause it means that youre not getting Indigenous people, like basic day- the party system actually doesnt workthat first-hand experience. But I also dont to-day human rights, clean drinkingfor First Nation peoples. It neverthink that by virtue of representation we water, infrastructure, food security.hasit has been a tool of colonialismget good policy work. These should be all implemented inthat we have seen in this countryIf I were to have hope for a fresh start, the first one hundred days in office. for the last 150 some odd years. Itit has to come from a combination of This government is very similar todoesnt serve us; it will never serve us.lived experience and informed decision the last, in terms of party represen- We need to think outside the box.making that comes from the ground tation. What does this mean for theWe have to think about Treaties and the people who are experiencing the future of Indigenous relations? Dowhat those mean, what power sharinghardships and from experts in our own you have hope for a fresh start? means, what equity means, andcommunities. Individuals like policy TT: I always have hope for themaybe we need to be on our own.analysts, academics and individuals who future. We all work for the SevenMaybe we need to look at our ownhave dedicated their lives to figuring out Generations, and we all work for theparty system instead of what we seethe best solutions for our communities betterment of our children and ourwith colonization. [need to be involved]. Were building a path to a better future Sheet Metal Workers& Roofers Local 30 190 Milner Avenue Toronto, ONM1S 5B6 (416) 299-7260www.smwia-L30.comArthur E. White J.R. White Business ManagerPresident Celebrating 125 YearsWeve alwaysWere committing to net-zero emissions inbeen a forward- our operations by 2050.thinking company,Were elevating our diversity efforts withDiversityVice-PresidentRecording Secretary Sherwin SteeleLeragainl iCnogu DnasaetlaLOffice AdministrationTRandy Langlois making tomorrowa focus on increasing representation ofMichelle GeorgievskiRobert S. MacDougall Administrator better together. women, Black and Indigenous people andStrengthSylvana AickenDerek MacLachlan other groups. Andrea Boniface And were holding ourselves accountableJusticeDonna Dawe by tying our compensation directly to ourKerry Jones progress on these goals. Doris Cicchillo Visit enbridge.com/ESGgoals to learn more.Solidarity & Craftsmanship Since 1896 32l I ssue2 2021/22C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne'