I agree. But my initial question was genuine. If colonialism turns on land seizure, then reconciliation must turn on right relationships to land, surely.
On Feb 26, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Gerardo Otero < otero@sfu.ca> wrote:
Susan’s suggestion seems feasible and could be implemented in short order. Whatever we do, we need to go well beyond the acknowledgment statements on where we are. Best, Gerardo __ Professor Gerardo Otero Vice President/President Elect Latin American Studies Association School for International Studies
Simon Fraser University
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Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 5K3 Tel. Off: +1-778-782-4508 At the very least, provide free tuition and fees for descendants! And/or we give up ownership and pay them rent? Nicky
Am I correct in thinking that SFU has title to its land (at least in Burnaby - I assume the downtown campus is leased)? Given stated commitments to reconciliation with Indigenous people, perhaps we should return some of ‘our' land to the traditional owners?
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