Hmmm. Just becvause hey use it doesn't make it 'right' - it may just
be a sensible way to communicate. And then there's the assumption of
homogeneity - here some aboriginals don't mind being referred to as
'black' but others object very strenuously indeed so it's safer to
learn the correct and acceptable appellation - Koori in these parts.
http://www.pbase.com/afildes/koori
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 06/05/2008, at 12:40 AM, Ali Shah wrote:
> Andrew - 8-))
>
> Along the major thruway that runs through the Seneca
> Nation - there is a sign that says "Honor Indian
> Treaties". Therefore, its not incorrect to say
> "Indians"!
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