Innu Propose Negotiation Instead of Confrontation
Larry Innes (es051322@orion.yorku.ca)
Thu, 8 Sep 1994 08:09:09 -0400
>Date: Wed, 7 Sep 1994 17:26:48 -0400
>To:nativ-l@tamvm1
>From:es051322@orion.yorku.ca (Larry Innes)
>Subject:Innu Propose Negotiation Instead of Confrontation
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>APPROVED FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 September 1994
>
>"Innu Propose Negotiation instead of Confrontation"
>
>Utshimassit (Davis Inlet) - After consultation with community members, Innu
>Nation President Peter Penashue and Utshimassit Chief Simeon Tshakapesh have
>tabled a formal proposal to the Newfoundland government. The Innu proposal
>outlines the terms and conditions for substantiative negotations between the
>Province and the Innu on justice and policing issues.
>
>"It is difficult to give careful consideration to negotiation as we remain
>under continued threat of occupation by the RCMP and re-imposition of the
>Provincial Court system. However, we are committed to peacefully resolving the
>false crisis that Roberts has created, and we are looking for a positive
>response from the Province to our proposal.", stated Penashue.
>
>The Innu proposal outlines the following principles for the negotiations:
>
>* Negotiations between the Innu Nation and the Province of Newfoundland
> must be conducted on a Nation-to-Nation basis, with Newfoundland's
> acknowledgement of Innu rights and values;
>* Negotations must go beyond existing legislation and programs and aim
> to achieve creative new provisions and legislative changes that reflect
> the Innu approach to justice, including crime prevention and
> reconciliation between the victim and offender in a community-approved
> context;
>* Innu will determine the composition of the negotiation team;
>* Negotations will address both policing and justice issues;
>* Negotations can only take place in the absence of the RCMP and courts
> in Utshimassit, as their presence is one of the issues to be
> negotiated.
>
>The Innu leaders also proposed a 30 day "cooling-off period" prior to the
>beginning of negotiations.
>
>"It is clear that Roberts' solution, which is to impose an alien system of
>"law and order" on our community by force, is impoverished and inadequate. It
>cannot hope to address our community's concerns. If there is to be a solution,
>it has to come from the Innu." concluded Tshakapesh.
>
>
>
>FOR MORE INFORMATION: Chief Simeon Tshakapesh
> (709) 478-8827/8867/8902
>
> President Peter Penashue
> (709) 478-8943/8919
>
>
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Larry Innes internet: es051322@orion.yorku.ca
Environmental Advisor
Innu Nation phone: (709) 497-8398
PO Box 119 fax: (709) 497-8396
Sheshatshiu, Nitassinan
via Canada A0P 1M0
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