"He founded the movement behind Qalipu First Nation — but he can't be a member
Final arguments in case challenging Qalipu band enrolment criteria expected next week
One of the founders of the movement that led to the creation of Qalipu First Nation says he was booted from the band after enrolment criteria changed — and he argues the controversy over membership is antithetical to his original vision.
In 1972, John Oliver helped form the Federation of Newfoundland Indians, the organization that fought for recognition of Mi'kmaq in Newfoundland and eventually led to the creation of Qalipu First Nation in 2008.
"As an aboriginal it was very important to get recognized," explained Oliver, who appeared by video in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court on Tuesday. He successfully applied to join the band in 2011."
"First it started out pretty good.… Then it all changed."
So what's really going here? "Divide and Conquer" tactics.. brought to you by the usual suspects.. in service to the Crown .. naturally.
#EndRaceBasedLaw
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