The Ovide William Mercredi Canadian First Nations Crisis Rapid Resolution Plan

Justice for First Nations through legislation and review of the Indian Act as well as Land Claims Rapid Settlement processes, representatives in Parliament, community renewal resources and much more.  

More Justice with Compassion policy ideas

First Nations Crisis Resolution Policy Proposals

* First Nations Justice Minister in Cabinet [to be filled by a First Nations representative - [Grand Chief??] 

   - First Nations representation by population in Commons and Senate and in the Courts

*  First Nations Equalization Program to provide financial empowerment for self-government and financial independence

*  First Nations Corporate Citizen Program to ensure financial stability for Canada and all Canadians

*  Humanize and modernize the Indian Act and replace it with a Just and Compassionate plan and legislation with guidance and participation from First Nations groups.  This is Justice with Compassion at work.


 *  National Institute for the Promotion of Peace - @ Gananoque, Ontario where the legendary Peacemaker of Six/Five Nations history and legend originated.  We can honour that story and heritage while improving the probability of human survival through the avoidance of violence and war.

*  Canadian Ambassador to The First Nations -  the Right Honourable Paul Martin, former Prime Minister and framer of the Kelowna Accord would be my first choice for that position

*  Arctic Sovereignty with a  much expanded First Nations role 

- expanded and enhanced Northern Rangers Corps 

- two new integrated northern military bases with access by road, air and sea

- enhanced infrastructure plan - fresh clean water for all Canadians in all First Nations Communities

-equal educational opportunities within reasonable distance of home for all First Nation children - Equality for ALL.


- clean water and fresh affordable locally produced food in all communities

- Northern Sustainable Industry Financial Assistance Plan 

*  DNA Missing Persons Data Base - this will bring comfort and relief to families whose loved ones have disappeared in some cases.  People heal better with truth.  This can bring closure of some sort to hurting families.  We intend to help free Canadians from their griefs so they can participate fully in society.  This is Justice with Compassion.

Chief Ovide Mercredi

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Compassionate Policies for our People

Grief is widespread in Canadian society and among the people.  Dealing with this grief effectively will help us move forward into the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century with healing and confidence.  

Here are just a few of the things we'd like to do to provide leadership in this important part of human life and experience.  Canadians want to be and deserve to be treated with kindness and compassion as shareholders in the national democratic franchise they have helped to build and protect.

*  DNA Missing Persons Data Base - The Lindsey Jill Nicholls Law will bring comfort and relief to families whose loved ones have disappeared in some cases.  People heal better with truth.  This can bring closure of some sort to hurting families.  We intend to help free Canadians from their griefs so they can participate fully in society.  This is Justice with Compassion.

*  The Senate Human Rights Committee Equal Rights for Children Program - Bill S-209 implementation which will make respectful use of the work of the Senate Human Rights Committee, sponsors of this bill. - ** National Security Priority

* The Laura Smith Haviland Global Slave Trade Eradication Program - pro-Human Rights action through policy, legislation and enforcement

* The Doctor Gabor Mate National Addiction Treatment Program - treatments that work rather than 'war on drugs' which feeds the military industry without helping addicts. Dr. Mate was born in the Auschwitz Concentration Camp during World War 2 and has special insight into addiction and treatments that are effective.  He is well known for the safe injection site he directs in Vancouver.  Another amazing Canadian who is helping us build a Sustainable Future.

Dr. Gabor Mate with Steve Paikin on TVO about addiction and compassion. 


*  The Senator Roméo Dallaire Veterans of Foreign Conflicts and Foreign Service Priority Support Program - including - Members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, intelligence personnel, security personnel and families. Priceless!  Named after the Hero of Rwanda and Hotel Rwanda who is a voice for Veterans Rights in the Canadian Parliament.

The current conditions in which our vets live are shameful and we need to start living without this kind of shame.  Naming a highway after our heroes is not enough.

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These are some of the Treasures that will make Canada The Wealthy Society in the 21st Century.  It's far more than money and personal ownership and enhances these things through national policy and goodwill towards all Canadians.


Sustained Intentionality is the simple plan we need to accomplish these things and improve the lives of millions of our people.  They are our greatest treasure.  Just keep working at it no matter what and do not entertain the possibility of failure.  That's simply not an option if we intend to deliver hope to our children and the generations who follow.  


This is what I call Political Parenting.  In order to be an effective parent in Canada people need to be involved in the political processes in order to protect the lives and interests of their children.
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Consider this

Stephen Harper has said, "When I get through with Canada Canadians will not recognize it."


This is already happening and a growing throng of Canadians are not happy with the results. The rest of the world hardly recognizes this Canada either.  Mr. Harper has kept his word to Canadians.

I say, "When WE get through with this country you WILL recognize it.  It will resemble the Canada about which you have dreamed and for which you have laboured and invested and sacrificed.

That Canada will be a place of justice with compassion & prosperity with responsibility.  It will be a world environmental leader for the 21st Century with sparkling clean waters to drink, swim in or fish from - clean water from coast to coast to coast.  This Canada will be for ALL Canadians."

In the end even Stephen Harper will be glad that he was defeated and he will thank us for our work and courage in the face of his belligerence and betrayal.  Then he will also help us build this Canadian Dream upon the foundations we have inherited.  

This is the greatest nation in human history because our people have done some things right over the long history of our democracy.  Now we have the opportunity to make it even more right...far more just and compassionate, welcoming and rewarding.  

Poor Steve simply does not know what to do - otherwise he might just do it.  But as someone has said, "Some people - they don't know and you can't tell them."


Peace Pays more and better than war!  We have proven that in Canada.  Now let's sell that idea to a hurting world and lead as only we can do.  

We alone among nations enjoy sufficient trust in the international community to successfully promote this idea.  We alone have the resources to succeed in this great historic enterprise.  

When we achieve that victory THAT will be Canada's finest hour!  You WILL recognize it when you see it.  It will be the image from your imagination and heart.



"Don't keep the peace...pass it on."
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