Trouble in Attawapiskat Who is responsible?. Attawapiskat people of the parting rocks WHO: Cree community, about 2000 people, Deputy Chief is Theresa.

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Trouble in Attawapiskat Who is responsible?

Attawapiskat people of the parting rocks WHO: Cree community, about 2000 people, Deputy Chief is Theresa Spence WHERE: James Bay Treaty km east of a De Beers diamond mine

Location WHAT: Housing crisis led to Spence declaring a state of emergency in September 2012 People living in makeshift tents with no running water, electricity or heat Community receives some money from De Beers but not enough, according to Spence, to meet social and economic needs of the people Government responded by taking over control and blamed Spence for mismanagement of government money WHEN: Ongoing but has become worse in recent years

Consider population distribution

Theresa Spence

The Big Question… HOW? The answer is up for debate

Read it! Read the article with your group and discuss how this situation developed As you read, identify the key stakeholders and their points of view on the housing crisis

View it! Watch the CBC News In Review clip to get a better understanding of the issues Key Terms: Third Party Manager 1)Describe the living conditions of the residents. 2)Who were the first to respond in the community after Attawapiskat claimed a state of emergency? 3)Is this situation typical? 4)What is the government’s position on the issue? 5)What’s the Chief’s position?

How serious is it? Tour Attawapiskat Tour Attawapiskat with MP Charlie Angus (November 2011) and you decide for yourself

Town Hall Debate Who is responsible for the deplorable living conditions in FN communities? Assume the role you have been given by your teacher In your group, research your point of view on the issue and develop a minimum of 4 arguments in favour of your position. Facts and statistics will make your arguments stronger. You will present your p.o.v at a public town hall meeting. Complete your research notes organizer and prepare your points with your group. Remember to consider their counterpoints!research notes organizer

Stakeholders Theresa Spence – Chief Stephen Harper – Prime Minister Local Residents of Attawapiskat x 2 John Duncan – Minister of AANDC

Resources to get started Google “Attawapiskat Housing Crisis” CBC online resources

Town Hall Meeting Reflection Now you have have the chance to have your true opinions on this issue heard. Write a one-page (typed, double-spaced) personal reflection that answers the question below. Include specific examples and evidence of research to support your opinion. You may write in the first person but you must respond using proper sentences. Review the rubric on the next page before you begin. Submit on Moodle. In your opinion, who is responsible for the deplorable living conditions in Attawapiskat?