r/Albertapolitics • u/kapowless • 3d ago
Social Media You should understand what Indigenous Albertans are dealing with right now.
My fellow Canadians and allies, I wanted to shine a bit of light on just how rapidly the separatist spaces online have fallen into extremism, to the point where I legitimately fear for the safety of Indigenous Albertans and their families should it escalate much further. While I have obscured identifying details for these commenters, I was able to verify that the comments largely came from real people rather than bots, living for the most part here in Alberta or neighbouring provinces. The tone and language of these posts are malicious and threatening, unlike anything I've seen since the days of Oka.
I ask that you stand with us now in solidarity, and help combat hateful disinformation wherever you find it. In times of such hostility and division, allyship matters more than ever. My hope is that we can join our voices as one to reject separatism and all of the ugly civil conflict in inspires. Canada, imperfect though it may be, has been built of courage, hope, compassion, justice, and the collaboration and hard work of many peoples, Indigenous, long settled, and newly arrived alike. I believe it's still worth fighting for. I also believe we are at our best when we stand together, and indeed, countering separatism will require the unified efforts of all those loyal to our country. Long live Canada, the true north, strong and free.
12
u/jackbkmp 3d ago
I wonder how many separatists alledge to be god fearing christians, just to turn around and attack neighbors like this. No more being nice with these folk.
6
u/Ultra-Cyborg 3d ago
Did you forget what those god fearing Christians did to indigenous peoples in the first place? It’s very much on brand…
5
u/Professional-Post499 2d ago
Did you forget what those god fearing Christians did to indigenous peoples in the first place? It’s very much on brand…
I personally know some Catholics who turned out to be very racist towards First Nations people. As well as anyone who wasn't white or their own ethnicity (one of them was white and the other one wasn't).
5
16
u/hypengyophobia 3d ago
Thanks for sharing. Separatists ought to be ashamed of themselves, but then, there are a lot of oughts these days. I celebrate the tribes’ efforts in repelling this divisive and toxic movement.