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Acknowledgements and cautions
"The information in this site has been prepared by Mush-ko-dah-be-shik-eese, (Terrance Nelson). Although quotes from other individuals have been used, and technical assistance has been paid for, final responsibility for the information rests with the author."
The title Bias by Omission is a reference to a 1976 Manitoba Indian Brotherhood study entitled The Shocking Truth about Indians in Textbooks. In Manitoba, Judges, doctors, lawyers, police, Members of the legislature, etc were all taught in Manitoba's public schools. Absence of vital information can create a bias by omission of fact. In general, peoples opinions on an issue are formed regardless of whether or not all pertinent information is known or available.
The intent of this website is not to create controversy, but to create understanding, debate and resolution of injustice. If you are concerned with the accuracy of this information, you may want to investigate further. Credible sources of research information include, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples mandated by the Canadian government, the Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Inquiry Report commissioned by the Province of Manitoba and the 1996 Statistics Canada Report.
All First Nations organizations actively seek the support of the general public, other governments, human rights organizations etc in resolution of the issues faced by First Nations. If the information in this site raises concern for you, you can seek clarification, confirmation or further information from the federally funded First Nation organization listed below.
The Southern Chiefs Organization has not approved of the content of this site. SCO has no responsibility for the information as presented but the organization will direct the reader to other sources for clarification and further research. |
