First Nation teen told not to wear ‘Got Land?’ shirt at school
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A Saskatchewan student was told not to wear a sweatshirt in school that has the words “Got Land? Thank an Indian” on it, although officials have since relented.Tenelle Starr, 13, is in Grade 8 and goes to school in Balcarres, about 90 kilometres northeast of Regina. She is a member of the nearby Star Blanket First Nation. “It supports our treaty and land rights … It’s important.” Starr told CBC News Tuesday, as the issue over the message on her shirt reverberated at her school and online through her Facebook page. The front of her bright pink sweatshirt says “Got Land?” The back says “Thank an Indian”. The message references the link between historic treaties and land for what would become Canada
The news reporter says it has to do with land treaties. It actually has to do with European colonization, imperialism, and theft. Kudos to her for standing her ground.
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