Summary Of Why Won 'T We Just Get Over It'

Another section of the chapter that stands out is the portion entitled Why Won’t We Just “Get Over It”. Stating that many Canadians question why Indigenous peoples cannot simply get over the oppressive colonial power seen throughout Canadian history. The McIvor case is a prime example of why Indigenous peoples are under no obligations to get over it and it also exemplifies how this viewpoint is rather problematic. This is a very ignorant stance held by many Canadian as it seems that many do not want to acknowledge the oppressive nature of Canada’s history in regards to Indigenous peoples, their resources and their land. Indigenous peoples should not simply get over it, as these are issues that still have an impact on them today. This I feel