HELP SAVE OUR PLANET -> FUNDAMENTAL SHIFT IN APPROACH -> ACT NOW -> TELL THE TRUTH -> BE THE CHANGE: Applying these principles of Climate Justice requires a paradigm shift in how we approach environmental protection and climate action. It means moving away from top-down, Western-centric models towards more inclusive, holistic approaches that recognize the interconnectedness of human and environmental well-being. By embracing these principles and making this fundamental shift, we can create more effective, just, and sustainable approaches to addressing climate change and environmental protection, while also working towards reconciliation and healing the wounds of colonialism.’ #AI #Perplexity Llewelyn Pritchard 3 January 2025

 

'NO FREE PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT' except at the Crown Colonial Big Business Heads' Government Bidding #PoliticalSatire #EcologicalDestruction #RapidlyAcceleratingAtmosphericGreenhouseGasEmissions #ClimateCrisis Tiddly Trudeau Artworks Llewelyn Pritchard 2 Jan 2025

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ-e0UZgeTXG7THCud0GTbNzNSxhe4TE3BnBrgrG2r33Q4v0HWSmLCXyoP6UCXZYWFIe_yJdpDpQkUa/pub https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2024/01/mythical-creature-tiddly-trudeau.html ‘There are concerns about the government's interpretation and implementation of Free Prior Informed Consent in the context of industrial projects and resource development. The government's approach to FPIC has been a subject of ongoing debate and criticism, with some arguing that it falls short of the standards outlined in UNDRIP.’ Llewelyn Pritchard 19 Jan 2024 #PoliticalSatire



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https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR4A-KekfYSG8G3KbJeIWefuBkrIM6vJ7cI0TTkB8Nk1i74eLUAxbH-2Y0Ha9htIhIzHUmcYzjeSSQU/pub https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2024/03/yintah-world-premiere-1-2-3-march-2024.html "YESTERDAY 1 July 2021 AT GIDIMT'EN CAMP, WE DID NOT CELEBRATE CANADA DAY. INSTEAD, WE TRUTH TOLD. We told the truth about Canada, its history and its present relationship with Indigenous people. We continue to be enraged by the mounting numbers of children being recovered from residential 'schools' across Canada, and we continue to be enraged at the state's lack of redress for the genocide of our children, and resulting generations of families. We know that Canada stole our children from the land so they could profit from those lands. We now experience Canada's genocide of our people and future generations through the destruction of our lands and waters by extractive industries that do not have our consent. The RCMP were enforcers of genocide in our past and continue that legacy into the present…” @Gidimten @smogelgem @UnistotenCamp Gidimt'en Checkpoint Facebook 2 July 2021



'Tiddly Trudeau's Global Climate Promise' #DeepAIGeneratedImage #PoliticalSatire Llewelyn Pritchard 18 Jan 2024



Canada's tar sands destruction is so vast and deep it challenges the existence of land and people Inside Climate News Pulitzer Prize-winning, nonpartisan reporting on the biggest crisis facing our planet. Nicholas Kusnetz 21 November 2021

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14y61CkZbpUAiZ9fTEnmQ4Xrz56YkfVOxLBE9tl-1znA/ https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2023/05/explain-how-ecocide-is-causing-genocide.html Explain how ecocide is causing genocide, particularly on-going colonial racial genocide in UK-Canada today. #OpenSource #Research #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GPTChat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 10 April 2023



STOP ECOCIDAL SYSTEM STOP TRANS-MOUNTAIN PIPELINES - STOP 

CORRUPTING COLONIAL CAPITALIST FOSSIL LAW TMX UK CA - INVADING 

SOVEREIGN SECWEPEMC NATION INDIGENOUS LAND, TURTLE ISLAND


STOP ECOCIDAL SYSTEM STOP COASTAL GAS LINK PIPELINE - STOP CORRUPTING COLONIAL CAPITALIST FOSSIL LAW LNG CGL - STOP UK CA INVADING SOVEREIGN WET'SUWET'EN INDIGENOUS LANDS, TURTLE ISLAND


METHANE MADNESS HYDRO DAMS MUSKRAT FALLS A DODGY DAM IN 

CANADA'S EAST original image The Economist 19 Aug 2017



Our Children Deserve Clean Water Healthy Foods Their Culture Erin nee Saunders Labrador Land Protectors


METHYLMERCURY MADNESS HYDRO DAMS MUSKRAT FALLS A DODGY DAM IN CANADA'S EAST original image The Economist 19 Aug 2017

https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7046-hydroelectric-powers-dirty-secret-revealed/ Hydroelectric power's dirty secret revealed NEW SCIENTIST Duncan Graham-Rowe 24 February 2005

#StopEcocide causing #Genocide particularly on-going #ColonialRacialGenocide in Canada UK today

Legal Definition Stop Ecocide

“Ecocide, the widespread destruction of the environment, is causing genocide, particularly the ongoing colonial racial genocide in the UK and Canada today. The following are some of the ways in which ecocide is causing genocide:

Dispossession of Indigenous peoples: Ecocide has led to the dispossession of Indigenous peoples from their lands and territories, which has resulted in the loss of traditional ecological knowledge and practices. This dispossession has contributed to the degradation of the environment and has had a significant impact on Indigenous peoples' health and well-being 1 3 6.

Systemic racism and colonialism: The impact of ecocide on Indigenous peoples is compounded by systemic racism and colonialism, which have led to the dispossession of Indigenous peoples and the destruction of their cultures and ways of life. This has resulted in the ongoing colonial racial genocide in the UK and Canada today 1.

Resource depletion: Ecocide leads to resource depletion, which can lead to resource conflicts and wars. This can exacerbate the impact of ecocide on Indigenous peoples and other marginalized communities 2.

Destruction of ecosystems: Ecocide destroys ecosystems, which can have a significant impact on biodiversity and the health of the planet. The destruction of ecosystems can also have a direct impact on Indigenous peoples' livelihoods and cultural practices 4 6.

Failure to recognize ecocide as a crime: The failure to recognize ecocide as a crime has allowed for the continued destruction of the environment and the ongoing genocide of Indigenous peoples. Recognizing ecocide as a crime would provide a legal framework for holding those responsible for environmental destruction accountable 4 5 6.

In summary, ecocide is causing genocide, particularly the ongoing colonial racial genocide in the UK and Canada today, by contributing to the dispossession of Indigenous peoples, systemic racism and colonialism, resource depletion, destruction of ecosystems, and the failure to recognize ecocide as a crime.” Perplexity AI OpenSource

https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2024/01/insure-our-future-global-week-of-action.html Insure Our Future not Fossil Fuels



#EndCO2CH4N2Oolonialism Protect indigenous peoples and you will be protecting Mother Earth. Attack indigenous peoples and you will be attacking Mother Earth.


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KJUhHe2BBKWlZ7bG0cVKE8jghFzPBeSw-cH6T6m3RHE/ https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2023/05/explain-why-coronation-of-king-charles.html Explain why the Coronation of King Charles III represents both colonial history and on-going ecocide in the form of corrupt colonial, British Crown, capitalist, racial genocide in Canada exemplified by Crown corporations such as Nalcor, acts of impunity, ‘man camps’, Murdered And Missing Indigenous Women and Girls #MMIWG is facilitated by UK and Canada’s unjust constitutional and criminal legislation. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 7 May 2023



THE RICH GET RICHER AS THE POOR GET POORER original image caption: Llewelyn Pritchard King Charles’s coronation will make him the oldest heir to be crowned in British history Photo Matthias Schrader AP 5 May 2023 Charles said he was “deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me.”

'Mythical Creature' Tiddly Trudeau Artworks #PoliticalSatire #DeepAIGeneratedImage Llewelyn Pritchard 19 Jan 2024 #StateSponsoredTerrorism 

CEOs partying short term no risk just high profits transition methane climate policies insuring children's future. #DeepAIGeneratedImage #Perplexity ChatGPT3 #PoliticalSatire Tiddly Trudeau Fishy Rishi Artworks Llewelyn Pritchard 6 March 2024

‘Colonial History Lied’ Marjorie Flowers Labrador Land Protectors


https://youtu.be/LtiwzWv8rVY Canada is complicit in a 'race-based genocide' against indigenous women, a government inquiry has found. Canada's PM Trudeau responds to damning report BBC News 4 June 2019

‘Russell Diabo's analysis of the Canadian government's policies towards Indigenous peoples raises important concerns in the context of international human rights law and standards. His perspective aligns with several key principles outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and other international human rights instruments.

Ongoing "Termination" Policies

Diabo's assertion that current First Nation-government relations are guided by ongoing "termination" policies is a serious allegation. If true, such policies would violate multiple articles of UNDRIP, particularly:

- Article 3: Right to self-determination

- Article 4: Right to autonomy or self-government

- Article 5: Right to maintain and strengthen distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions

Historical Context

Diabo's reference to the 1969 White Paper proposal provides historical context for his concerns. The attempt to dissolve existing Indigenous laws would have contravened principles now enshrined in UNDRIP, such as:

- Article 8: Right not to be subjected to forced assimilation or destruction of culture

- Article 34: Right to promote, develop and maintain institutional structures and distinctive customs, spirituality, traditions, procedures, practices

Modern Treaties and Self-Government Agreements

Diabo's critique of "modern treaty" agreements as potentially diminishing Indigenous status before the law raises concerns about:

- Article 18: Right to participate in decision-making in matters affecting their rights

- Article 19: Requirement for free, prior and informed consent before adopting legislative or administrative measures

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Critique

Diabo's criticism of the AFN's role highlights potential issues with:

- Article 18: Right to maintain and develop indigenous decision-making institutions

- Article 20: Right to maintain and develop political, economic and social systems or institutions

Call for UNDRIP Implementation

Diabo's advocacy for full implementation of UNDRIP aligns with international human rights standards and the recommendations of the UN Human Rights Committee.

While Diabo's analysis presents a critical perspective on Canadian Indigenous policy, it's important to note that the Canadian government has taken steps towards reconciliation, including passing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in 2021. However, the implementation and effectiveness of these measures remain subjects of ongoing debate and scrutiny.

Query: Give a valid and reliable evaluation in context of International Human Rights Law and standards of this article: https://nbmediacoop.org/2019/07/26/band-by-band-russell-diabo-on-efforts-to-terminate-indigenous-rights/ “Band by band”: Russell Diabo on efforts to ‘terminate’ Indigenous rights' Abram Lutes July 26, 2019

Citations:
[1] https://humanrights.ca/story/the-united-nations-declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples

[2] https://nbmediacoop.org/2019/07/26/band-by-band-russell-diabo-on-efforts-to-terminate-indigenous-rights/

[3] https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/declaration/about-apropos.html

[4] https://socialistworker.org/2013/01/29/harpers-attack-on-first-nations

[5] https://www.ubcic.bc.ca/canadafailingindigenouspeoples

[6] https://idlenomore.ca/first-nations-strategic-bulletin-and-updates-on-termination-plan-idle-no-more/

[7] https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/rights-indigenous-peoples.html

[8] https://intercontinentalcry.org/harper-launches-major-first-nations-termination-plan-as-negotiating-tables-legitimize-canadas-colonialism/

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-GE4FiChESVWySg08zUk5Gg#9


Truth Campaign. Truth before Reconciliation. Russ Diabo

BIG READ ‘Special points of interest:

• Canada’s ReColonization Makes Chiefs Crown Agents
• Trudeau’s ReColonization Plan is going into its 9th year
• Feds Appeal Mohawk Tobacco Case to Fight Self-Determination
• Cabinet Docs show Australia & Canada fought against Indigenous SelfDetermination’

1. 'Canada’s Re-Colonization Process is Making the Indian Act Chiefs Crown Agents' Rolland Pangowish 'Canada is using its same old divide and conquer strategy that pits the different groupings of Indigenous Peoples from maintaining a consensus on the implementation of Indigenous rights and self-determination in this country. Despite Trudeau’s rhetoric about “Reconciliation”, the Federal Government is employing underhanded tactics to ensure that its unilateral laws and policies effectively re-assert absolute Crown control over all Indigenous Peoples. The effect of these laws and policies are not recognizing the Inherent Rights of Indigenous Peoples, especially those who have been directly under its thumb the longest- First Nations - who possess sovereign, Inherent and Treaty rights.

Underlying the misleading political rhetoric is a long-standing legal and bureaucratic machine originally established to pacify and assimilate Indigenous Nations in the days of British colonization. It became the administrator for colonization, serving and implementing the Crown’s assertion of sovereignty over Indigenous Nations and their lands. Although colonial officials believed the Crown’s sovereignty over the lands and People’s they found was legitimate, this opinion is based on inaccurate beliefs about racial superiority and the discredited colonial Doctrine of “Discovery”.


Domestic section 35 definition of Indigenous People’s is a fatal flaw of Bill C-15! Russ Diabo 22 April 2021

Despite the developing international human rights standards that clearly establish that all Indigenous Peoples are entitled to the same human rights that apply to all Nations and Peoples, Canada is seeking to preserve its control over the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The recent legislation, the United Nations Declaration Act (Bill C-15) claiming that Canada is incorporating the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into its laws is very misleading, as its underlying purpose is to ensure that recognition and implementation of all such rights are squarely under the Federal Crown’s command.

Although Canada claims otherwise, it is using its recent suite of legislation and the refinement of old policy frameworks to take the lead role in defining and establishing its own version of self- government.

The federal government claims that its unilateral definition of “self-government arrangements” is a valid recognition of the Inherent Right to Self-Determination. Selected groupings of Indigenous People’s groups called Indigenous “collectivities” are funded to organize themselves and pursue pre-determined components of governance if they agree to work within the federal policy framework process.

So-called “National Institutions” like the First Nations Lands Advisory Board, the First Nations Tax Commission, the First Nations Finance Authority and the First Nations Financial Management Board are labeled as “First Nation’s driven”, yet were launched with a mere handful of First Nations buying into this swindle. These federally created mechanisms are designed to meet federal objectives in off-loading the heavy duty aspects of its fiduciary obligations, that the Crown acquired when it asserted unilateral control over First Nation Peoples, lands and assets.

Canada is now beginning to consolidate its municipal governance policy framework and applying it to all Metis, Non-Status Indians and Indian Act Chiefs in its effort to recolonize Indigenous People’s. This is an effort that certainly seeks to marginalize any real focus on the legal basis of the Sovereignty, Inherent and Treaty Rights of First Nations and erase any question regarding the legitimacy of the colonial assertion of sovereignty over Indigenous Peoples and lands in 1763 under a Royal Proclamation by King George III. Canada abandoned its previous section 37 constitutional commitment to negotiations between “Aboriginal representatives” and Canadian First Ministers’ to reach agreement on the constitutional principles that should guide the interpretation of Section 35 Rights and Self-Government. The failure of those talks in the 1980’s doomed Indigenous People’s rights to be defined through the Courts, which has created a hodge podge of decisions, with the Supreme Court of Canada often warning that many of these issues should be resolved through negotiations, rather than court action.

The historic failure of the 1980’s First Ministers' Conferences on Aboriginal Matters to at least establish some basic consensus on what the scope of these constitutionally recognized rights has resulted in the Supreme Court of Canada defining what section 35 rights actually mean for the reality of implementing Indigenous governance, property and human rights. Every Indigenous proposal to resolve these constitutional and legal interpretation issues has been taken advantage of by Canada as it seeks to fulfill its own agenda in such matters.

It is now abundantly clear to many independent Indigenous policy and legal experts—that for some time now—Canada has been using new laws and adapting old policies to assert Federal Crown jurisdiction over First Nations Inherent Right to Self-Determination and assert Crown ownership of Indigenous lands and resources. At the same time Canada is also seeking to shed the growing costs of Crown fiduciary obligations to Indigenous Peoples, an item downplayed in discussions about its agreements with Indigenous People’s.

It must be emphasized that in addressing the federal management of Indian Reserve Lands, the Supreme Court of Canada has sternly declared that the Crown’s fiduciary obligations in managing First Nation lands, require that the government’s conduct must be of the highest standards, as the Honour of the Crown is always at stake in such matters. Some analysts and First Nation’s rights advocates believe that the entire conduct of the Crown officials as a fiduciary, is manipulating federal policy and process to minimize the First Nation’s legal interests in lands, resources and governance should be seen to bring the honour of the Crown into disrepute, as federal officials induce Indigenous participation in processes designed to shed federal fiduciary obligations without clearly discussing the implications with the Indigenous parties in what Canada claims are the fair and efficient negotiations of agreements that define the rights and obligations of each party To date, nothing has been done to address allegations of heavy handed tactics and lopsided “negotiations” where the Government of Canada dictates all the parameters of negotiations and basically offers pre-designed components for settlement agreements. Any Indigenous proposals that fall outside the strict policy framework and pre-defined elements for settlement are deemed a non-starter for federal negotiators, who are under strict instructions as to the elements and format of settlement agreements.



Consultation is Not Consent. I'm surprised we even have to say it. #Unist'ot'en #TransMountain #LNG #Line3 Christi Belcourt

Canada brags about its flexible approach to negotiating self-government, but this is not the case for the policy framework dictating the process for negotiations process and parameters of the elements for settlements. The flexibility only applies to window dressing, like names, titles, languages and cultural references. The funding of participation, basic framework and substantial elements of all federal agreements reached under its various negotiation processes, primarily involves an Indigenous party picking and choosing from a federal menu of approved items or elements for a settlement. It's really a joke to call such discussions “negotiations”, as there is no equity in the process. The federal Crown officials dictate all pertinent matters that can comprise a settlement.

The reality is that many Indigenous groups have been induced by federal insistence and their need for all manner of funding to enter these federal initiatives on self-government and processes for resolving outstanding land rights questions, which are all designed to comply with federal interpretations of Crown obligations and the require the extinguishment of Inherent land and resource rights in exchange for cash payments and the conversion of those rights to new categories, defined under federal laws and policies. Since the Mabo case in Australia over two decades ago clarified that colonial policies of asserting unilateral declarations of sovereignty over Indigenous lands and resources were not legitimate. It recognized that the pre-existing Indigenous Peoples possessed legal rights to the territories they occupied and exercised their own legitimate governance over the lands and resources that sustained them. Therefore, colonial assertions of sovereignty based on illegitimate historical concepts like “Discovery” or “terra nullius” are not valid.

This clarification of how English common law should be properly interpreted is not being applied in Canada because its Crown officials believe they already hold the underlying title to all lands in Canada and that “Aboriginal Title” is merely a burden upon the Crown’s ownership. The questions surrounding the legitimacy of the unilateral Crown assertion of sovereignty and control of all lands and jurisdiction in Canada should be recognized as a legitimate outstanding legal question in Canada.

In contrast, the Federal Government claims that it has legitimate jurisdiction and can preside over the legal rights and status of all matters pertaining to Indigenous Peoples in Canada. It has abandoned the collective table for negotiations about Indigenous rights and governance that was directed under its own constitution by Section 37 of its 1982 Constitution Act. Since those talks and subsequent “Constitutional Discussions” failed to reach an agreement on the scope and meaning of Aboriginal and Treaty rights in section 35.

Canada has decided to proceed on its own in imposing its interpretation of Indigenous rights through its self-government policy and laws and legislation, which were never adequately discussed or accepted by Indigenous Representatives collectively, as initially required under Section 37 of the 1982 Constitution Act. Canada has determined that the final arbiter of such legal questions in Canada is its own domestic Courts, established under the same Crown Entity claiming sovereignty over Indigenous Peoples and their lands.

Canada has proceeded to implement its own approach to addressing Indigenous governance or claims to land through its pre-determined policy negotiation processes that result in settlement agreements with local Indigenous community leaders. Such agreements convert the sovereign, Inherent and Treaty rights of the Indigenous People’s involved to Agreement Benefits and municipal style governing arrangements under delegated federal authorities. While it is referred to as “self-government”, such settlements are ratified by the federal and provincial governments involved and the authority of the Indigenous party will be delegated under federal jurisdiction in accordance with the ratified Agreement. There is no room for exclusive Indigenous ownership of their lands, as under Canada’s constitutional framework only the Federal and Provincial Government’s have their respective Crown jurisdiction defined. There is no room for the equitable recognition of the Inherent Right to Governance.'

Source: https://www.mediacoop.ca/node/119190 FIRST NATIONS STRATEGIC BULLETIN: Vol 21 Issues 9-12 Sept - Dec 2023. First Nations Strategic Policy Counsel Russ Diabo

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READ MORE:

https://mediacoop.ca/sites/mediacoop.ca/files/FNSB%20Sept-Dec%202023.pdf#overlay-context= Trudeau’s RE-COLONIZATION PLAN Involves Repealing Indian Act, Dissolving ISC & Implementing a “New” Relationship with 4th Level Pan-Indigenous Municipalities Russ Diabo


Extracts and Highlighted:

'The Trudeau government’s implementation of its Two-Track, ReColonization Plan has been accomplished so far, through the stealth and deception of the Trudeau government—particularly during the global pandemic—with the support of the coopted and compromised former AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde, the AFN Executive Committee and Regional and Local First Nations Leadership who were involved in a virtual lynching to remove AFN National Chief Roseanne Archibald on June 28, 2023, (see AFN Report on page 19), because she was was focused on protecting and advancing the Treaty and Inherent rights of First Nations ...'

'The federal bureaucracy has been after national legislation to convert Indian Bands into municipal corporate entities that have the “power, rights and privileges of a natural person at law” for decades now, particularly when Mr. White Paper, Jean Chretien, was Prime Minister as his government tried to pass Bill C-79 and Bill C7.'

“First Nations and now “Indigenous Peoples” who submit to “assumed Crown sovereignty” through federal legislation, either ratifying “self-government” agreements or “Indigenous Recognition” legislation, “Indigenous governments” are created by the federal government similar to the creation of municipalities by provincial governments, in a “new relationship”.”

“The Trudeau government is trying to get through the back door on a groupby-group basis at various tables what they couldn’t get through the front door with First Nations collectively at a 2018 AFN National Policy Forum because in 2018, the idea of a federal “Rights Recognition Bill” was rejected by

First Nation leaders across Canada”

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada “CIRNAC Minister is the lead on Bill C53, which is now in Parliament, to federally recognize Metis “Collectivities” as Indigenous Governing Bodies, the same as “self-governing” First Nations”


NOTE

‘CIRNAC stands for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada [1][2]. It is a federal government department in Canada responsible for renewing relationships with Indigenous peoples and managing northern affairs [1][5].

CIRNAC was established in 2019 as part of the restructuring of the former Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) [2]. Its main responsibilities include:

1. Working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to build nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationships [5].

2. Supporting Indigenous self-determination and capacity building [1][5].

3. Implementing Indigenous rights and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act [3].

4. Managing lands and resources in Canada's northern territories, particularly in Nunavut [2].

5. Addressing historical wrongs and resolving Indigenous childhood claims litigation [4].

CIRNAC works alongside the Department of Indigenous Services (ISC) to fulfill the Canadian government's obligations and commitments to Indigenous peoples[2]. The department operates through regional offices across Canada and focuses on improving social well-being, economic prosperity, and community sustainability for Indigenous peoples and Northerners [2].

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/cirnac-meaning-in-canada-MG.0mpOgThWn2_2gMaMH_g#0

Citations:

[1] http://mchp-appserv.cpe.umanitoba.ca/viewDefinition.php?definitionID=104862

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown%E2%80%93Indigenous_Relations_and_Northern_Affairs_Canada

[3] https://www.international.gc.ca/transparency-transparence/women-peace-security-femmes-paix-securite/2023-2029-cirnac-statement-declaration-rcaanc.aspx?lang=e 

[4] https://cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1675097236893/1675097328140

[5] https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs.html

https://www.mediacoop.ca/node/119190 FIRST NATIONS STRATEGIC BULLETIN: Vol 21 Issues 9-12 Sept - Dec 2023. First Nations Strategic Policy Counsel

‘Canada and the UK's colonial policies have had profound and lasting negative impacts on Indigenous peoples and the environment. These policies, rooted in a history of exploitation and assimilation, continue to affect Indigenous communities and ecological health in several ways:

Land Dispossession and Resource Exploitation

The colonial policies of Canada and the UK have systematically dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their ancestral lands, leading to:

- Loss of traditional territories and resources

- Disruption of sustainable land management practices

- Exploitation of natural resources without regard for ecological balance

This dispossession has severely impacted Indigenous peoples' ability to maintain their traditional ecological knowledge and sustainable practices [1][5].

Forced Assimilation and Cultural Erosion

Policies aimed at assimilating Indigenous peoples have resulted in:

- Loss of traditional ecological knowledge

- Disruption of intergenerational knowledge transfer

- Erosion of sustainable cultural practices

“Trucker” Convoys are bringing out Canada’s roots as a white supremacist 

settler-state & society French & English Russ Diabo Stop Genocide in Canada  

The Indian Residential School system in Canada, for example, forcibly removed children from their communities, severing their connection to traditional land-based knowledge and practices [4].

Economic Marginalization

Colonial economic policies have led to:

- Exploitation of Indigenous labor

- Restricted access to economic opportunities

- Forced reliance on unsustainable economic practices

These policies have often pushed Indigenous communities into economic activities that are harmful to the environment, as they struggle to survive within imposed economic systems [2].

Environmental Degradation

The focus on resource extraction and industrial development has resulted in:

- Pollution of Indigenous lands and waters

- Destruction of habitats and ecosystems

- Climate change impacts disproportionately affecting Indigenous communities

These environmental impacts directly threaten the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples and their territories [3].

Ongoing Legal and Political Challenges

Despite some progress, the legacy of colonial policies continues to impact Indigenous rights and environmental protection:

- Inadequate recognition of Indigenous land rights

- Limited Indigenous involvement in environmental decision-making

- Conflicts between government development priorities and Indigenous conservation efforts

The Indian Act in Canada, for instance, still exerts control over Indigenous political structures, lands, and resources, hampering efforts for self-determination and environmental stewardship [1].

In conclusion, the colonial policies of Canada and the UK have created a complex web of challenges that continue to undermine the ecological climate-health of Indigenous peoples and Mother Earth. Addressing these issues requires a fundamental shift in approach, recognizing Indigenous rights, knowledge, and practices as essential components of environmental protection and climate action.’

Citations:

[1] https://caid.ca/assimilation_policy.html

[2] https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/1929-12-11/debates/faa8e1ff-9fb8-4e1e-be35-cab9f7078732/ColonialPolicyInRelationToColouredRaces

[3] https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1314977704533/1544620451420

[4] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9179992/

[5] https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/aboriginal-european-relations

[6] https://www.jstor.org/stable/44779906

[7] https://www.jstor.org/stable/44779905

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-GE4FiChESVWySg08zUk5Gg#5

‘The Indian Act continues to have significant impacts on Indigenous communities in Canada today, despite numerous amendments since its original enactment in 1876. These impacts include:

Governance and Self-Determination

The Act still exerts control over Indigenous political structures, lands, and resources, hampering efforts for self-determination[1]. It interferes with First Nations' right to self-government and their ability to control their own affairs according to their cultural practices and traditions [1].

Economic Marginalization

The Act has contributed to ongoing economic challenges for Indigenous communities by:

- Restricting access to economic opportunities

- Limiting control over resource development on traditional lands

- Perpetuating systemic inequalities through chronically underfunded essential services[1]

Cultural Erosion

The Indian Act has played a significant role in eroding Indigenous cultures by:

- Disrupting traditional governance systems

- Interfering with the intergenerational transfer of knowledge

- Imposing European values and systems on Indigenous communities [1]

Identity and Status Issues

The Act continues to define "Indian status," which has far-reaching implications:

- It determines who is legally recognized as an "Indian" and who can access certain rights and benefits

- Despite amendments, residual sex-based discrimination persists, affecting Indigenous women and their descendants[2]

Essential Services and Infrastructure

The Indian Act is problematic not only for what it contains but also for what it omits:

- It lacks provisions for essential services such as social assistance, housing, child welfare, policing, and water infrastructure

- This omission has allowed both federal and provincial governments to provide inadequate services or sometimes no services at all to Indigenous communities [1]

Ongoing Legal and Political Challenges

While some advocate for repealing the Indian Act, many Indigenous communities recognize that it currently provides some protection for their rights. The challenge lies in finding a way to move beyond the Act while ensuring that Indigenous rights and treaties are respected and protected [1][4].

In conclusion, the Indian Act continues to have profound effects on Indigenous communities, influencing governance, economic opportunities, cultural practices, and access to essential services. While there have been efforts to address its most egregious aspects, the Act's legacy of control and assimilation continues to shape the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government.’

Citations:

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUPUHiDHxRQ

[2] https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/how-the-indian-act-continues-to-impact-the-lives-of-first-nation-people-1.5614187

[3] https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/indigenous-peoples/

[4] https://nwac.ca/policy/indian-act

[5] https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1643829194000/1643829226673

[6] https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/indian-act

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-GE4FiChESVWySg08zUk5Gg#6

‘Current economic policies in Canada and the UK continue to perpetuate aspects of colonialism through several mechanisms:

Land and Resource Exploitation

In Canada, economic policies still favor resource extraction on Indigenous lands without adequate consultation or benefit-sharing:

- The government continues to approve pipeline and mining projects on unceded Indigenous territories.

- Indigenous communities often lack control over resource development on their traditional lands.

Economic Marginalization

Policies contribute to ongoing economic disparities for Indigenous peoples:

- Chronic underfunding of essential services on reserves perpetuates poverty and inequality [1].

- Limited access to economic opportunities in many Indigenous communities maintains dependence on government support.

Environmental Degradation

Resource extraction policies often lead to:

- Pollution of Indigenous lands and waters

- Destruction of habitats crucial for traditional practices

- Disproportionate climate change impacts on Indigenous communities

Institutional Barriers

The Indian Act in Canada still exerts control over Indigenous political structures and economic development:

- It restricts Indigenous nations' ability to manage their own affairs and resources [1].

- The Act limits Indigenous communities' capacity to pursue economic opportunities aligned with their cultural values.

International Trade Policies

Trade agreements often prioritize corporate interests over Indigenous rights:

- They may fail to adequately protect traditional knowledge and cultural practices.

- Indigenous perspectives are frequently marginalized in trade negotiations.

Cultural Appropriation

Economic policies sometimes enable the commodification of Indigenous cultures:

- Tourism initiatives may exploit Indigenous cultural elements without proper consent or benefit-sharing.

- Intellectual property laws often fail to protect Indigenous cultural expressions and traditional knowledge.

While there have been efforts to address these issues, many economic policies in Canada and the UK continue to reflect colonial power structures and priorities, perpetuating systemic inequalities and environmental exploitation at the expense of Indigenous peoples and their lands.’

Citations:

[1] https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/colonialism-in-canada

[2] https://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/schools/soss/economics/discussionpapers/EDP-0543.pdf

[3] https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/economic-impact-colonialism

[4] https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/brexit/2018/11/19/cultural-administrative-and-economic-proximity-between-the-uk-and-canada-should-be-good-for-trade/

[5] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9179992/

[6] https://www.jstor.org/stable/4224567

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-GE4FiChESVWySg08zUk5Gg#7

‘Current economic policies in Canada and the UK continue to affect Indigenous economic opportunities in several ways:

Access to Capital and Financing

Indigenous businesses face significant barriers in accessing capital:

- Inability to use collectively owned, traditional lands as collateral for bank loans [1]

- Perceptions of risk by financial institutions [1]

- Limited access to conventional financing options [3]

Some progress is being made, such as Canada's Indigenous Growth Fund, which provides capital to Aboriginal Financial Institutions to serve Indigenous SMEs [1].

Land and Resource Control

Economic policies still limit Indigenous control over traditional lands and resources:

- Approval of resource extraction projects on unceded territories without adequate consultation [2]

- Restricted ability to manage affairs and resources due to the Indian Act [3]

- Limited participation in foreign direct investment channels related to their lands [1]

Government Programs and Procurement

There are disparities in access to economic development programs:

- Some programs, like the Lands and Economic Development Services Program, are not equally accessible to all Indigenous groups [3]

- Barriers to federal procurement opportunities persist [3]

- Need for a comprehensive Indigenous entrepreneurship strategy to prioritize Indigenous prosperity across all federal departments [3]

Infrastructure and Services

Chronic underfunding of essential services and infrastructure on reserves perpetuates economic challenges:

- Lack of housing and drinking water hinders economic development [3]

- Significant infrastructure gaps exist, particularly in remote communities [3]

Legal and Policy Frameworks

Recent legal developments may improve economic opportunities:

- Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in British Columbia and potentially at the federal level [2]

- However, the Indian Act continues to exert control over Indigenous political structures and economic development [4]

Partnerships and Benefit Sharing

There is growing recognition of the need for equitable partnerships:

- Some industries, such as fishing and renewable energy, are developing mutually productive partnerships with Indigenous communities [2]

- Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) can lead to increased employment, higher incomes, and improved community well-being when negotiated effectively [6]

While there have been some positive developments, significant barriers to Indigenous economic opportunities persist in Canada and the UK. Addressing these issues requires comprehensive strategies that prioritize Indigenous self-determination, equitable access to resources and markets, and meaningful partnerships in economic development.’

Citations:

[1] https://www.weforum.org/stories/2022/08/how-indigenous-peoples-are-reshaping-modern-economies/

[2] https://www.unpri.org/pri-blog/reconciliation-and-responsible-investment-growing-the-indigenous-economy-in-canada/7391.article

[3] https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1652733740966/1652736275601

[4] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2158244019879137

[5] https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/linking-indigenous-communities-with-regional-development-in-canada_fa0f60c6-en.html

[6] https://www.nccih.ca/docs/determinants/FS-EconomicDevelopmentSDOH-2020-EN.pdf

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-GE4FiChESVWySg08zUk5Gg#8

related information: BALANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOLIVIA’S 'MOTHER EARTH LAW' 

‘Bolivia's Mother Earth Law attempts to address the balance between economic development and environmental protection, but this balance has proven challenging to achieve in practice. The law demonstrates several key approaches:

Integral Development Concept

The law introduces the concept of "Integral Development" which aims to harmonize economic progress with environmental stewardship [1]. This approach seeks to:

- Guarantee the continued capacity of Mother Earth to regenerate natural systems

- Recuperate and strengthen local and ancestral practices

- Operate within a framework of rights, obligations, and responsibilities

However, the law defines Integral Development ambiguously, still linking it to the exploitation of natural resources [2].

Rights of Nature

The law grants specific rights to nature, including:

- The right to life and to exist

- The right to continue vital cycles and processes free from human alteration

- The right to pure water and clean air

- The right to balance

These rights aim to protect ecosystems while allowing for sustainable development [1].

Institutional Framework

The law establishes new institutions to oversee the balance between development and environmental protection:

1. The Mother Earth Ombudsman's Office

2. The Plurinational Authority of Mother Earth

These bodies are tasked with developing, overseeing, and coordinating projects related to climate change and sustainable development [1].

Challenges in Implementation

Despite its intentions, the law has faced significant challenges in balancing economic needs with environmental protection:

1. Economic pressures have led to conflicts between the law's principles and development needs [2].

2. New regulations in 2020 allowed for additional land clearing for agriculture, contradicting the law's environmental protection goals [3].

3. The law legitimizes environmentally harmful activities such as mining and oil extraction to ensure the country's development [2].

Indigenous Knowledge Integration

The law aims to incorporate indigenous knowledge and practices into development strategies, recognizing their potential for sustainable resource management [1]. However, the practical application of this approach has been limited.

In conclusion, while Bolivia's Mother Earth Law attempts to balance economic development and environmental protection through innovative legal and institutional frameworks, its implementation has been challenging. The law's ambiguities and the country's economic pressures have often resulted in prioritizing development over strict environmental protection’ [2][3].

Citations:

[1] https://climate-laws.org/document/the-mother-earth-law-and-integral-development-to-live-well-law-no-300_42c0

[2] https://revista.drclas.harvard.edu/bolivias-mother-earth-laws-is-the-ecocentric-legislation-misleading/

[3] https://www.wildlifeandwelfare.org/news-blog/bolivias-law-of-mother-earth

[4] https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/transnational-environmental-law/article/living-in-harmony-with-nature-a-critical-appraisal-of-the-rights-of-mother-earth-in-bolivia/C819E1C4EE0848C3F244EFB0C200FE65

[5] https://rapidtransition.org/stories/the-rights-of-nature-in-bolivia-and-ecuador/

[6] https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/rights-nature-catalyst-implementation-sustainable-development-agenda-water

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-GE4FiChESVWySg08zUk5Gg#4

‘Bolivia's "Law of the Rights of Mother Earth" represents a groundbreaking attempt to integrate Indigenous rights and environmental protection into national legislation. This law, passed in December 2010, demonstrates this integration in several key ways:

Incorporation of Indigenous Worldview

The law is fundamentally rooted in the Indigenous Andean spiritual worldview, which considers the earth (Pachamama) as a living entity deserving of rights and protection [1]. This perspective challenges the Western notion of nature as a resource to be exploited, instead viewing humans as equal to all other entities in nature [1].

Legal Rights for Nature

The law grants specific rights to nature, including:

- The right to life and to exist

- The right to continue vital cycles and processes free from human alteration

- The right to pure water and clean air

- The right to balance

- The right not to be polluted

- The right to not have cellular structure modified or genetically altered [3]

These rights reflect a holistic approach to environmental protection that aligns with Indigenous perspectives on the interconnectedness of all living things.

Institutional Framework

To support the implementation of this law, Bolivia created new institutions:

1. The Mother Earth Ombudsman's Office (Defensoría de la Madre Tierra)

2. The Plurinational Mother Earth Authority (Autoridad Plurinacional de la Madre Tierra)[3]

These institutions were designed to oversee climate change policies and protect the rights of nature, paralleling human rights protections.

Indigenous Rights and Knowledge

The law prioritizes the rights and knowledge of Bolivia's majority Indigenous population, aiming to recover and strengthen local and ancestral practices [5]. This approach recognizes the crucial role of Indigenous peoples in environmental stewardship and conservation.

Challenges and Criticisms

Despite its innovative approach, the law has faced implementation challenges:

1. Economic pressures have led to conflicts between the law's principles and development needs [1].

2. Some institutions, like the Mother Earth Ombudsman's Office, have not been fully established [3].

3. Enforcement has been weak, with continued environmental degradation in some areas [1].

Critics argue that the law has not been as successful as hoped, pointing to new regulations in 2020 that allowed for additional land clearing for agriculture [1].

Significance and Global Impact

Bolivia's Law of the Rights of Mother Earth represents a pioneering effort to integrate Indigenous philosophies and environmental protection into national legislation. It has inspired global discussions on alternative approaches to environmental protection and Indigenous rights [5].

While implementation has been imperfect, the law demonstrates the potential for combining Indigenous knowledge with legal frameworks to address environmental challenges. It serves as a model for other countries seeking to balance development, Indigenous rights, and environmental protection.’

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-GE4FiChESVWySg08zUk5Gg#3

Citations:

[1] https://www.wildlifeandwelfare.org/news-blog/bolivias-law-of-mother-earth

[2] https://www.iwgia.org/en/news/5276-indigenous-governance-and-conservation-of-the-commons-in-bolivia.html

[3] https://revista.drclas.harvard.edu/bolivias-mother-earth-laws-is-the-ecocentric-legislation-misleading /

[4] https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/01/31/in-bolivia-indigenous-peoples-are-the-environments-best-stewards

[5] https://www.globalassembly.de/en/rights-of-nature/case-studies/the-rights-of-mother-earth-in-bolivia-progress-and-challenges

[6] https://huridocs.org/2022/10/new-database-reveals-the-struggle-for-human-rights-and-environmental-justice-in-bolivia/

[7] https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/transnational-environmental-law/article/living-in-harmony-with-nature-a-critical-appraisal-of-the-rights-of-mother-earth-in-bolivia/C819E1C4EE0848C3F244EFB0C200FE65

[8] https://rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/area.12626

[9] https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09644016.2023.2209005

[10] https://www.garn.org/bolivias-law-of-mother-earth/

‘Indigenous knowledge plays a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis and promoting ecological health for Mother Earth. This knowledge, developed over generations, offers valuable insights and practices that contribute to effective climate action [1] [2].

Sustainable Land Management

Indigenous Peoples have developed sophisticated land management systems that maintain ecological balance and promote sustainability [5]. For example:

- The Maya's milpa farming system in Central America rotates crops within forested areas, preserving biodiversity and soil fertility [2].

- Aboriginal Australians practice "cultural burning" or "cool burning" to manage landscapes, reduce wildfire risks, and promote biodiversity [2].

Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Indigenous agricultural practices often demonstrate remarkable resilience to climate change:

- West African agroforestry systems, developed by Indigenous Peoples, reduce soil erosion, improve fertility, and enhance crop diversification [2].

- These practices ensure food availability and protect livelihoods in the face of extreme weather events [2].

Ecosystem Conservation

Indigenous Peoples act as custodians of key ecosystems that serve as carbon sinks and protect biodiversity [2]. Their traditional practices often emphasize the balance between humans and nature, fostering healthy and resilient ecosystems [2].

Early Climate Change Detection

Due to their deep ecological knowledge and close connection to the land, Indigenous Peoples were among the first to notice early signs of climate change [2]. This awareness can provide valuable insights for climate monitoring and adaptation strategies.

Holistic Approach to Climate Solutions

Indigenous knowledge offers a holistic perspective that combines spiritual and natural laws, ceremonies, ancestral teachings, and traditional practices [3]. This comprehensive approach can inspire innovative solutions that address the root causes of climate change, including the need for a cultural shift in values and behaviors [3].

Enhancing Scientific Understanding

Combining Indigenous knowledge with scientific data can create a more complete picture of local ecosystems and climate patterns[4]. This integration can lead to more effective climate predictions and adaptation strategies[4].

Policy and Governance

Indigenous perspectives are increasingly recognized as crucial for developing effective climate policies:

- The Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) works to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into national and international climate policies and programs [1].

- Bolivia's "Law of the Rights of Mother Earth" demonstrates how Indigenous rights and environmental protection can be integrated into national legislation [4].

By leveraging Indigenous knowledge and practices, we can develop more effective, sustainable, and culturally appropriate solutions to the climate crisis, promoting the health and resilience of Mother Earth's ecosystems [5].

Citations:

[1] https://unfccc.int/news/indigenous-peoples-leaders-in-climate-action

[2] https://climatepromise.undp.org/news-and-stories/indigenous-knowledge-crucial-fight-against-climate-change-heres-why

[3] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7884590/

[4] https://ndcpartnership.org/knowledge-portal/good-practice-database/building-resilience-climate-change-through-indigenous-knowledge-case-bolivia

[5] https://www.thearcticinstitute.org/leveraging-indigenous-knowledge-effective-nature-based-solutions-arctic/

[6] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362432216_The_Role_of_Indigenous_Knowledge_and_Local_Knowledge_in_Understanding_and_Adapting_to_Climate_Change

[7] https://unfccc.int/news/how-indigenous-peoples-enrich-climate-action

[8] https://climateatlas.ca/indigenous-knowledges-and-climate-change

[9] https://www.arcticwwf.org/the-circle/stories/indigenous-peoples-have-the-knowledge-and-practices-to-support-climate-resilience/

‘Indigenous Peoples have developed numerous successful climate solutions that demonstrate their deep understanding of local ecosystems and sustainable practices. Here are some specific examples:

Sustainable Agriculture

Maya Milpa System

The Maya's milpa farming system in Central America and southern Mexico is a sustainable agricultural model that rotates crops within forested areas [5]. This practice:

- Maintains high levels of biodiversity

- Preserves soil fertility

- Creates a mosaic of forest and agricultural habitats

- Contributes to climate change mitigation and adaptation

West African Agroforestry

Indigenous Peoples in countries like Mali and Burkina Faso have developed sophisticated agroforestry systems that [5]:

- Reduce soil erosion

- Improve soil fertility

- Promote crop diversification

- Enhance resilience to extreme weather events

Forest Management

Great Bear Rainforest Carbon Offsets

In British Columbia, Canada, Coastal First Nations have implemented carbon offset projects through conservation and improved forest management in the Great Bear Rainforest [3].

Amazon Indigenous Territories

Indigenous-protected areas in the Amazon have excelled in carbon management, surpassing government-run and non-Indigenous lands in absorption and emission reduction [4]. These territories:

- Absorb an average of 340 million tonnes of CO2 per year

- Emit only 0.60 tonnes of CO2 per hectare annually, compared to 3.2 tonnes in non-Indigenous lands

Fire Management

Aboriginal Cultural Burning

Aboriginal Peoples in Australia practice traditional fire management, known as "cultural burning" or "cool burning" [5][6]. This technique:

- Reduces fuel loads

- Manages vegetation

- Promotes biodiversity

- Reduces wildfire risks

In Northern Australia, the reintroduction of this practice has halved the volume of carbon-emitting wildfires [6].

Ecosystem Restoration

Hawaiian Fishpond System

Native Hawaiians are restoring the sustainable loko iʻa or fishpond system, which [1]:

- Produces thousands of pounds of sustainable protein annually

- Mitigates coral bleaching and beach erosion

- Balances fish populations

- Addresses imbalances in the marine ecosystem

Adaptation Strategies

Guyana Indigenous Communities

Indigenous peoples in Guyana have adapted to climate change by [7]:

- Moving from savannah homes to forest areas during droughts

- Planting cassava on moist floodplains that are typically too wet for other crops

These examples demonstrate how Indigenous knowledge and practices contribute to effective climate solutions, promoting ecological balance and resilience in the face of climate change.’

Citations:

[1] https://unfccc.int/news/how-indigenous-peoples-enrich-climate-action

[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/list-of-27-indigenous-led-natural-climate-solutions-projects-20232024.html

[3] https://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/facets-2019-0058

[4] https://www.theigc.org/blogs/climate-priorities-developing-countries/how-indigenous-people-can-provide-cost-effective

[5] https://climatepromise.undp.org/news-and-stories/indigenous-knowledge-crucial-fight-against-climate-change-heres-why

[6] https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/08/indigenous-people-protecting-planet/

[7] https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/climate-change.html

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-GE4FiChESVWySg08zUk5Gg#1

‘The Mary Robinson Foundation's Principles of Climate Justice provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change, particularly in the context of Indigenous peoples and colonial legacies. Here's how these principles can be applied to the issues faced by Indigenous communities in Canada and the UK:

Respect and Protect Human Rights
This principle is fundamental when addressing the colonial policies that have undermined Indigenous peoples' ecological climate-health. It requires recognizing and upholding the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples, including their right to self-determination, land, and traditional practices [7]. By respecting these rights, we can begin to address the historical injustices and create a more equitable approach to climate action.

Support the Right to Development
Indigenous communities must be empowered to pursue their own development paths, which often align closely with sustainable practices [4]. This principle calls for supporting Indigenous-led initiatives that promote both economic development and environmental stewardship, recognizing that these are not mutually exclusive goals.

Share Benefits and Burdens Equitably
The impacts of climate change disproportionately affect Indigenous communities, despite their minimal contribution to the problem [7]. This principle demands a fair distribution of resources and support to help these communities adapt to and mitigate climate change impacts. It also calls for equitable sharing of benefits from climate action initiatives.

Ensure Participatory, Transparent, and Accountable Decisions
Indigenous peoples must be actively involved in decision-making processes related to climate change and environmental protection [8]. This principle emphasizes the need for meaningful consultation and free, prior, and informed consent in any actions affecting Indigenous lands and resources.

Highlight Gender Equality and Equity
Indigenous women often play crucial roles in environmental stewardship and community resilience. This principle underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting their contributions, ensuring their voices are heard in climate action strategies [5].

Harness the Transformative Power of Education
Education is key to preserving and promoting Indigenous knowledge and practices related to environmental protection. This principle calls for integrating Indigenous wisdom into climate education and raising awareness about the value of traditional ecological knowledge [5].

Use Effective Partnerships
Addressing the complex web of challenges requires collaboration between Indigenous communities, governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders. This principle emphasizes the need for respectful partnerships that recognize Indigenous leadership and expertise in environmental stewardship [4].

Application to Colonial Legacies
These principles provide a roadmap for addressing the impacts of colonial policies on Indigenous peoples and the environment. By centering Indigenous rights and knowledge, they offer a framework for decolonizing approaches to climate action [7]. This involves:

1. Acknowledging historical injustices and their ongoing impacts

2. Recognizing Indigenous sovereignty and land rights

3. Valuing and incorporating traditional ecological knowledge

4. Supporting Indigenous-led climate initiatives

5. Ensuring equitable access to resources for adaptation and mitigation

Fundamental Shift in Approach
Applying these principles requires a paradigm shift in how we approach environmental protection and climate action. It means moving away from top-down, Western-centric models towards more inclusive, holistic approaches that recognize the interconnectedness of human and environmental well-being [7].

This shift involves:
- Prioritizing Indigenous voices in policy-making
- Integrating traditional knowledge with scientific research
- Respecting Indigenous governance structures
- Supporting the revitalization of Indigenous languages and cultural practices
- Addressing the root causes of environmental degradation, including colonial land dispossession

By embracing these principles and making this fundamental shift, we can create more effective, just, and sustainable approaches to addressing climate change and environmental protection, while also working towards reconciliation and healing the wounds of colonialism.’

Citations:
[1] https://participedia.net/organization/5428

[2] https://www.mrfcj.org/about/mission-and-vision/

[3] https://www.wy4cj.org/climate-justice

[4] https://unfccc.int/files/cooperation_and_support/financial_mechanism/standing_committee/application/pdf/mary_robinson_foundation_-_climate_justice_submission_to_the_paris_committee_on_capacity-building_.pdf

[5] https://www.mrfcj.org/pdf/Principles-of-Climate-Justice.pdf

[6] https://participedia.net/method/5424

[7] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8694300/

[8] https://participedia.net/method/5427

[9] https://www.mrfcj.org/principles-of-climate-justice/

[10] https://ganhri.org/climate-change-and-hr/

[11] https://ocm.iccrom.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Principles%20of%20Climate%20Justice_OCM%20datasheet.pdf

[12] https://dspace.stir.ac.uk/bitstream/1893/27619/1/Climate%20Justice%20and%20Human%20Rights_accepted%20version.pdf

[13] https://ocm.iccrom.org/documents/mary-robinson-foundation-principles-climate-justice

[14] https://www.mrfcj.org/our-work/areas-of-work/human-rights-and-climate-change/

Query: ‘Give a valid and reliable explanation how, why and where:
A) the application of the fundamental principles of climate justice that have been adopted by the Board and are operative in the Foundation’s activities
B) as explained by the Mary Robinson Research Centre:
1.  Respect and Protect Human Rights,
2.  Support the Right to Development,
3.  Share Benefits and Burdens Equitably,
4.  Ensure that Decisions on Climate Change are Participatory,Transparent and Accountable,
5.  Highlight Gender Equality and Equity,
6.  Harness the Transformative Power of Education for Climate Stewardship,
7.  Use Effective Partnerships to Secure Climate Justice.

Source: https://www.mrfcj.org/principles-of-climate-justice/

Climate justice links human rights and development to achieve a human-centred approach, safeguarding the rights of the most vulnerable people and sharing the burdens and benefits of climate change and its impacts equitably and fairly. Climate justice is informed by science, responds to science and acknowledges the need for equitable stewardship of the world’s resources.

Guided by core principles the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice dedicates itself to action in order to realise its vision of a world engaged in the advancing of climate justice.

The draft principles were developed and discussed by the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice based on the common understanding of key principles, concepts and opportunities identified at a meeting of a small group of people from all parts of the world who have been working on climate justice issues. The meeting was supported by the Rockefeller Brothers Foundation in Pocantico in July 2011.

C) These principles are rooted in the frameworks of international and regional human rights law and do not require the breaking of any new ground on the part of those who ought, in the name of climate justice, to be willing to take them on.

D) Can be applied to the ‘The colonial policies of Canada and the UK that have created a complex web of challenges that continue to undermine the ecological climate-health of Indigenous peoples and Mother Earth'.

E) And in addressing these issues that require a 'fundamental shift in approach, recognizing Indigenous rights, knowledge and practices as essential components of environmental protection and climate action.’ #AI #Perplexity Llewelyn Pritchard 2 January 2025
Source: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS_i11cxt6xG_DaAvOVBFgkfz6QcBytF6kXljb91ECh0PclSVL8uTeiuHOr39bflEaAQf-gnr4liO4w/pub’

NOTES Explain why it is important for users of AI Language software to exercise critical thinking, independently verify validity, reliability -'fact-check' data from generally reliable sources and not solely rely on the model's responses for important decisions or information. Llewelyn Pritchard 21 October 2024:

Perplexity: ‘Exercising critical thinking, independently verifying the validity and reliability of data, and fact-checking information from generally reliable sources are crucial for users of AI language software for several reasons:

Hallucinations and Inaccuracies: AI language models, even advanced ones, can generate responses that are not grounded in reality, a phenomenon known as "hallucinations." These models can confidently provide incorrect or misleading information, which can be particularly problematic if users rely solely on the model's responses [1][2][4].

Limited Training Data: AI models are trained on specific datasets, and their accuracy is limited by the quality and scope of these datasets. For example, Google's DataGemma tool, while effective, has limitations in terms of the data it can access and the questions it can answer accurately. If the relevant data is not in the model's training set or database, the model may not provide accurate or reliable information [1].

Real-Time Information Challenges: AI models often struggle with real-time events or breaking news, as their training data may not include the latest developments. This can lead to incorrect or outdated information being provided, as seen in the case of Meta AI's responses to the attempted assassination of former President Trump [4].

Subjective Framing and Nuance: Fact-checking is not always straightforward, as AI models may not capture the nuances of human communication. A quote or statement might be technically accurate but misleading due to the context or framing. Human judgement is often necessary to understand the full implications and context of the information provided [5].

Error and Unknown Rates: Studies have shown that even the most accurate AI fact-checking models have error rates. For instance, Originality.ai, which has a high accuracy rate of 72.3%, still has a small error rate and may return "unknown" results for certain queries. This underscores the need for users to verify information independently [2][3].

Manipulated Media and Information Warfare: Bad actors can engineer ways to circumvent AI fact-checking tools, spreading misinformation or manipulated media that might evade detection. This means that relying solely on AI for fact-checking can leave users vulnerable to misinformation [5].

Impact on Decision-Making: For important decisions or critical information, relying solely on AI model responses can be risky. Incorrect or misleading information can have significant consequences, whether in personal, professional, or public contexts. Independent verification from reliable sources ensures that decisions are based on accurate and trustworthy information.

In summary, exercising critical thinking and independently verifying the validity and reliability of data from generally reliable sources are essential because AI language models can generate inaccurate information, have limitations in their training data, struggle with real-time events, lack nuance in their responses, and are not immune to errors or manipulation. These factors highlight the importance of a multi-layered approach to fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information used for important decisions.’

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-GE4FiChESVWySg08zUk5Gg#0

Citations:

[1] https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/09/12/1103926/googles-new-tool-lets-large-language-models-fact-check-their-responses/

[2] https://originality.ai/blog/ai-fact-checking-accuracy

[3] https://originality.ai/automated-fact-checker

[4] https://about.fb.com/news/2024/07/review-of-fact-checking-label-and-meta-ai-responses/

[5] https://www.niemanlab.org/2022/12/ai-will-start-fact-checking-we-may-not-like-the-results/

[6] https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Steps-in-fact-checking-AI-generated-content

[7] https://libguides.uel.ac.uk/artificial-intelligence/using-ai-critically

[8] https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/how-generative-ai-chatbots-responded-questions-and-fact-checks-about-2024-uk-general-election

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/explain-why-it-is-important-fo-wLezjtPtReucQFNpfsd9ZA OpenSourceAI,Perplexity 21 October 2024

Links
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS_i11cxt6xG_DaAvOVBFgkfz6QcBytF6kXljb91ECh0PclSVL8uTeiuHOr39bflEaAQf-gnr4liO4w/pub HELP SAVE OUR PLANET -> FUNDAMENTAL SHIFT IN APPROACH -> ACT NOW -> TELL THE TRUTH -> BE THE CHANGE: Applying these principles of Climate Justice requires a paradigm shift in how we approach environmental protection and climate action. It means moving away from top-down, Western-centric models towards more inclusive, holistic approaches that recognize the interconnectedness of human and environmental well-being. By embracing these principles and making this fundamental shift, we can create more effective, just, and sustainable approaches to addressing climate change and environmental protection, while also working towards reconciliation and healing the wounds of colonialism.’

Practically this involves:

1.  Acknowledging historical injustices and their ongoing impacts

2.  Recognizing Indigenous sovereignty and land rights

3.  Valuing and incorporating traditional ecological knowledge

4.  Supporting Indigenous-led climate initiatives

5.  Ensuring equitable access to resources for adaptation and mitigation

6.  Creating thriving economies rather than 'growing economies' by better balancing climate action, economic development with environmental protection.

‘By applying the fundamental principles of Climate Justice, Canada and the UK can address the complex challenges created by colonial policies and work towards a more just and sustainable approach to climate action. This application recognizes Indigenous rights, knowledge and practices as essential components of environmental protection and climate action, thus promoting a fundamental shift in approach to addressing climate change and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and Mother Earth.’ #AI #Perplexity Llewelyn Pritchard 3 January 2025 #AI #Perplexity Llewelyn Pritchard 3 January 2025

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS_i11cxt6xG_DaAvOVBFgkfz6QcBytF6kXljb91ECh0PclSVL8uTeiuHOr39bflEaAQf-gnr4liO4w/pub ‘The colonial policies of Canada and the UK have created a complex web of challenges that continue to undermine the ecological climate-health of Indigenous peoples and Mother Earth. Addressing these issues requires a fundamental shift in approach, recognizing Indigenous rights, knowledge and practices as essential components of environmental protection and climate action.’ #AI #Perplexity Llewelyn Pritchard 2 January 2025


https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2022/11/trudeau-governments-national.html https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3le6rsnujvu2i https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS5m114v25KEuW29pyAIbAldTm-6f_M9Q7uvy5Ghhz2j14O5nX8Q8_wqTr5u6EoUJTpelfhvRgLD_Fx/pub TRUDEAU'S 'FOSSILISED CRAP LIBERAL RECONCILIATION PLAN’ to complete Canada’s Colonization Project ‘Stinks of Corruption’ using Chretien’s “Inherent Right Policy” and Legacy Legislation it represents Forced Assimilation, DeMilitarise, DeColonise, DeToxify, Extermination of Indigenous Rights, Discredited Papal 'Doctrine of Discovery', Dispossession of Indigenous Sovereign Rights and Territories, Unethical Immoral Leadership, Corruption, White Supremacy, Racism, On-going Colonial Invaders Law, Colonial Law, Law of Thieves, Stolen Human Rights and Lands of Indigenous Peoples, Criminal Injustice System, Compromised RCMP, Scientific Falsehoods, Root Causes Cost of Living Climate Crisis, Undermines UNDRIP, No Free Prior Informed Consent breaking International Human Rights Law and/or Standards. Acknowledgements Russ Diabo


https://bsky.app/starter-pack/llewelynpritch.bsky.social/3lavdluyfsu2b https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2024/11/implementing-human-centric-holistic.html CLlMATE ACTION HUMAN-CENTRIC HOLISTIC RIGHTS-BASED ‘Implementing a human-centric, holistic, rights-based educational approach to climate action is essential for building resilient societies. By addressing the root causes of the climate crisis and advocating for systemic change, this approach not only promotes environmental sustainability but also fosters social equity and justice. The examples provided illustrate that such initiatives can lead to meaningful progress in mitigating climate change while supporting vulnerable communities.’ #OpenSourceAI #Perplexity #DeepAI #ChatGPT4o Llewelyn Pritchard 13 December 2024


https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/explain-how-ending-fossil-fuel-finance-implementing-opp-pritchard-ma-tk4we/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQk5HeyUGjM30in222yHLUcs2S1vYDxIEQNV92QM5TOMi6EYNpJmXgtdMT21yQ9rnGeZhQGjbiHkj2J/pub Explain how ending fossil fuel finance and implementing climate justice (valuation strategies) rooted in human indigenous rights is an educational opportunity - for everybody with a good moral compass - to better protect our life-sustaining systems in the cost of living climate crisis on planet Earth. Acknowledgements: Strengthening our Sovereignty Nation-to-Nation Tour ‘Sleydo’ Molly Wickham, Gidim'ten Spokesperson; https://youtu.be/BP9iaVjvH-c An interview with Arthur Manuel by Indigenous Reporting Fund editor Leena Minifie outside the Vancouver book launch for "Unsettling Canada" in May 2015. #DeepAIGeneratedImage #PoliticalSatire #NoDirtyBanks Fishy Rishi and Tiddly Trudeau Artworks Llewelyn Pritchard 14 Feb 2024 #Conservation #ConnectWithTheLand #HumanRightsBeforeProfits


https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2024/08/stop-rot-links-uk-canada-2018-2024.html https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3ldqhuaog2v2k https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2024/08/stop-rot-links-uk-canada-2018-2024.html https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2024/08/stop-rot-links-uk-canada-2018-2024.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2024/08/stop-rot-links-uk-canada-2018-2024.html 'STOP THE ROT' UK, CANADA, INTERNATIONAL FREE RESOURCES 2018-2024 #GovernmentMisMANagementTraditions #EndPatriarchy #NonLinearity #InYourOwnWay #Landback #SelfDetermination #WeAreNature #NatureIsUs #EndFossilFuelColonialism #Equity #ClimateJustice🤝🇵🇸🇺🇦

https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-determinants-of-planetary-health.html https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3ldzsvrnrc22u https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-determinants-of-planetary-health.html https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-determinants-of-planetary-health.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-determinants-of-planetary-health.html THE DETERMINANTS OF PLANETARY HEALTH AN INDIGENOUS CONSENSUS PERSPECTIVE Nicole Redvers, ND Yuria Celidwen, PhD Clinton Schultz, PhD et. al. February 2020 The Lancet

https://bsky.app/start/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3le4hpp7pjf2t https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2022/09/climate-crisis-act-now-magistrates-and.html https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2022/09/climate-crisis-act-now-magistrates-and.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2022/09/climate-crisis-act-now-magistrates-and.html https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2022/09/climate-crisis-act-now-magistrates-and.html CLIMATE CRISIS ACT NOW MAGISTRATES AND JUDGES WORLDWIDE wherever corrupting criminal justice systems exist. For example, the UK and Colonial Canada.

https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3lecxw4irnh2e https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2021/07/ecocide-crime-scenes-canada-items-of.html https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2021/07/ecocide-crime-scenes-canada-items-of.html ECOCIDE CRIME SCENES Canada: ITEMS of EVIDENCE.


https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2020/07/trudeau-may-have-blind-spot-on-ethics.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2020/07/trudeau-may-have-blind-spot-on-ethics.html TRUDEAU MAY HAVE 'BLIND SPOT' ON ETHICS, says former parliamentary watchdog 14 July 2020


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSVa8HVCAo7Ac5iCD6Z9kDD_wOz3tIFXA3048MCA3wqkJNmWMEjqgOq0NJoIo8oLAmxjjN4fb_AOkfx/pub EVIDENCE AND REQUEST FOR PROSECUTION OF CANADA FOR DEATHS BY NEUROTOXIC POISONING 127 items submitted to RCMPolice Investigation #Canada #CriminalInjusticeSystem 12 & 17 April 2020 No Reply received from RCMP as of 3 Jan 2024


https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/2024/11/justin-trudeau-improves-canadians.html https://bsky.app/starter-pack/did:plc:k3ltkncdcfadlbjo25pjaozr/3ldnoeswhes2l https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2024/11/justin-trudeau-improves-canadians.html https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2024/11/justin-trudeau-improves-canadians.html https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/2024/11/justin-trudeau-improves-canadians.html ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA AND FREE SPEECH IN CANADA 'Justin Trudeau improves Canadians' access to social media platforms, free speech and makes government censorship much less likely' #PoliticalSatire #DeepAIGeneratedImage #TiddlyTrudeauArtwork Llewelyn Pritchard 19 Dec 2024


https://lnkd.in/eyvPcsYM https://lnkd.in/eqVEHCWX Explain how and why King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla’s corrupting, colonial, capitalist, Crown Corporations should be abolished in Canada. 6 May 2023 “Crown Coronation day”. #AI #OpenSource GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 30 April 2023


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/muskrat-falls-inquiry-misguided-project-1.5492169 SCATHING MUSKRAT FALLS INQUIRY REPORT LAYS BLAME ON EXECUTIVES Former Nalcor CEO Ed Martin and others took 'unprincipled steps' to secure project sanction, says report. Terry Roberts CBC News 10 Mar 2020 #CoverUp 

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dispossessed-eviction-inuit-from-hebron-labrador-2017-pritchard-ma/ DISPOSSESSION #History


https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dispossessed-eviction-inuit-from-hebron-labrador-2017-pritchard-ma/ DISPOSSESSED: THE EVICTION OF INUIT FROM HEBRON, LABRADOR Carol Brice-Bennett 2017 With a foreword by Daniel Chartier sole responsibility for transcription quality: Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 January 2021


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQeVSEbl25uUd3-kSMj64tj87wY_mpJDjnBXWXnF3slad1qMYArXt2MWwJ1nf--VnPDsMFateajHmY3/pub Explain how in the socio-economic divisive tradition of selection underlying State education in the UK, for example by the introduction of State funded, unethical, immoral, inequitable, tripartite Secondary Education, ‘justified’ by the Spens Report 1938, the introduction of The National Curriculum under the Margaret Thatcher Conservative Party ideological regime has continued a similar degrading effect on the moral development of children and society in general by 2023 and has contributed to a Tory-ruled, oppressed population’s worsening social-economic legal inequalities and opportunities in glaring contrast to private, public school, more financially privileged educational provision. AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 March 2023


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTkDxqG005OEgby_Noa5SakxcbEa2538YjJN47GcQ_-uj0yW_LP4yXW8yx2gb4jEzWD1G5WWR-diGxw/pub Explain the Institute of Education's perspective about the National Curriculum AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 March 2023


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQVVRikrhzEDdkRSpW3ka5DXddhHqwwKCyVZwLpNpBwTR_8uQVSz1hOujlp1YHvs3R-YdZNRkzeNIC7/pub Explain Constitutional Corrosion UK AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 25 March 2023


https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/extract-32-evidence-house-commons-may-have-been-ways-pritchard-ma/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT7TRiznxApuDO-xI8bWMNGFn0gsJai4smtJ0Jp_YMClJiY-1wb_WtlG03SMBOnj2IZ0F00Syfd_e3X/pub EXTRACT "32. There is evidence that the House of Commons may have been misled in the following ways which the Committee will explore: ... Summary of issues to be raised with Mr Johnson. This is a House of Commons Committee report. Fourth Report of Session 2022–23 Matter referred on 21 April 2022 Author: Committee of Privileges inc, Footnotes 21 March 2023


Explain The House Of Commons Privileges Committee AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 18 March 2023


Explain the integrity of the House Of Commons Privileges Committee AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 18 March 2023 #ai #opensource


Harriet Harman @HarrietHarman and Sir Bernard Jenkin @bernardjenkin publish joint article in The Times rebutting press criticism. 16 August 2022


Boris Johnson r. at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the press office of 10 Downing Street in November 2020. Photograph Cabinet Office PA Boris Johnson makes a last-ditch bid to discredit Partygate inquiry. Ex-prime minister due at televised Commons committee hearing, with legal team about to publish new evidence backing his claims. Michael Savage and Toby Helm 18 March 2023 NOTE Parliament TV on Wednesday 22 March, from 14:00


Explain why and in what sort of circumstances an ex-Prime Minister of the UK, whose behaviour is being investigated by the House Of Commons Privileges Committee @HoCPrivileges, should decide to undermine the integrity of that Committee by the actions of his followers.  AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 19 March 2023


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSNTDlVXxak3QfFiECJES8vtw2-ib2jSkjbChn9hzEGNeiqLc5leEx-LdJ_jU4_C1ojCYwYBTP2oPat/pub Explain when an untrustworthy member of the Conservative party is appointed to the post of prime minister it is evidence of a general, corrupt pathocracy that is unfit to govern. AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 19 March 2023 #JohnsonLies #PeopleDie #UnfitForParliament


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT1qEQfl1E6Vv-mH12OOnXhRxAWm6OYtfj6FXoecZzO2j9Yvuc-Ll3X5SINLKIm8IPxuEOKVDnjZiDW/pub Explain “Pathocracy” AI Open Source GPTchat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRsidsZXIgvpi4MyYGTyndi1NvOxmOFaVo4jl1YY5Wjq3yDV2VK9WoIpp9Ex5P9VWT7uN6SCet6b6-q/pub Explain in what binding or non-binding circumstance can a serving Conservative Prime Minister of the UK obtain a legal judgement in his favour when the overwhelming burden of proof shows that, for example, by deliberately attending an illegal so-called ‘lockdown party’, by stating that it was the ‘most socially distanced party in the UK’ and as PM not showing due regard nor respect for the ‘lockdown sacrifices’ made by others how he must have known in advance that he would not be following and/or not be legally bound to follow his own Tory government’s parliamentary legislation. How, of his own volition, selfishly, unlawfully, willfully, deliberately, irresponsibly he must have known in advance of his attendance at the said party or parties that he could be found guilty of either intentionally, or unintentionally, misleading other Members of Parliament in the House of Commons. AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 15 March 2023


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTS0o8YZLC7spjMl2eb0B7PYzdgAZwvsD_0wiosTMgXFHxQrZuiWCEnshFFzjJf5_06aH1VCAyUnQq4/pub How can a former prime minister of the UK legally justify his claim that he did not mislead Parliament by claiming he 'didn't know' he was breaking any law by his confirmed attendance at more than one legally forbidden so-called 'Lockdown Parties' where, at one party, he joked about being at ‘UK’s most unsocially distanced party’ during lockdown? The former prime minister made the remarks to No 10 staff at a alcohol-fuelled leaving do claiming the rules and guidance he was responsible for implementing as Prime Minister were followed at all times. AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 15 March 2023


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRa7JT7H6ntCHAc1CRE70iipwlGUSoIzgXtfSxIrO5vwH5s03QX0g6nDWKCz7yNkbKMsWCQi985REnO/pub Explain what “Misleading Parliament” as interpreted by the House of Commons Privileges Committee, consisting of a Conservative majority of committee members means in the UK. AI Open Source GPTchat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQVGF9kKXRTC5ckx0baIfeHU-mBIVocihJRQhY163Qj7DU4LvkSUnlGlsOXwCggW_mnseJ4gN9LyhBX/pub i) What does “In Contempt of Parliament” and ii) What does any Conservative MP being “In Contempt of Parliament”as interpreted by the House of Commons Privileges Committee, consisting of a Conservative majority of committee members mean in the UK? AI Open Source GPTchat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSmgY_jXBaK8kGl2uS4LZwGaLyMQKFyyPr3OTXVdmfNusH2PsuxqJs4fMhyCxkYPE_umOfPh4mdjVvf/pub "Tory Sleaze" in Context of Boris Johnson's Government Explained with Evidence AI Open Source GPTchat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023 @HoCPrivileges


https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQVVRikrhzEDdkRSpW3ka5DXddhHqwwKCyVZwLpNpBwTR_8uQVSz1hOujlp1YHvs3R-YdZNRkzeNIC7/pub Explain Constitutional Corrosion UK AI Open Source GPT Chat Llewelyn Pritchard MA 25 March 2023


https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/johnsons-contempt-could-his-undoing-boris-johnson-has-pritchard-ma/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS9DwcqEF7RnOGvPpRwtvLG4YnKCMu-KQ46ZFtqVIwSK1BUYsYD74jzfgvda2524RZYGK60PSmy0ggK/pub https://lnkd.in/e7bQpr5v https://lnkd.in/ea2BYWdN JOHNSON'S CONTEMPT COULD BE HIS UNDOING: Boris Johnson has dug his own political grave with his and his cronies unforgivable attack on Parliament. However, an even worse threat to Johnson comes as a result of his own unethical, criminal behaviour when Foreign Secretary regarding Russian interference in our EU referendum and from his evil efforts to achieve a ‘Constitutional Corrosion’ of Parliamentary Standards taken straight out of the Donald Trump playbook. Acknowledgement Ian Dunt @IanDunt 24 March 2023


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