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Monday, February 25, 2008

A Gentle Reminder for Our Metis Peoples

The returns were much as I expected. The one surprise expressed in northern BC was that Mr. Dumont received as much support as he did. The consensus around the wood stoves and coffee shops thought he would have only the BC delegates votes. I encourage all Metis to become highly, vocally and publically involved in our political processes. Ask questions and demand answers not platitudes. Act locally, think federally. Remember that the people we put in at the local and regional level are building the voting base for the federal level. So no matter our personal feelings on the outcome of the election, we Metis voted the leadership that represented us at the provincial and federal level. Let us remember in upcoming elections that a democracy has the leadership it deserves! Let us prove to the world that the Metis deserve the best of leadership when we place our regional and provincial votes! Vote for the best candidate, encourage the Old Guard to be accountable through the me

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