We should all feel a twinge of shame at the heartbreaking stories coming out of Kashechewan. The provincial Liberals' finger pointing is a true embarrassment. I watched Studio 2 the other night and watched David Ramsay perform more twists than a contortionist as he tried to avoid any blame for the Third World conditions in which our First Nations live. Everyone knew, no one did anything. I believe that conditions are nearly as bad on other Northern reserves. Even those living on more prosperous Southern reserves often lack indoor plumbing and many other amenities that the rest of us view as essentials.
"KASHECHEWAN RESERVE Daily life here revolves around a few places, but none holds the kind of grip on residents that the Northern Store does. It is the only game in town, the modern-day version of the Hudson Bay trading post. But instead of fur changing hands, it's cold hard cash and lots of it. A jar of Cheese Whiz costs $17.39, a box of concentrated Tide fetches $21.89, a package of 30 diapers sells for $21.99, a 24-pack of Cottonelle, $19.39 and wieners, $11.19."
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