Comments on: Caledonia Dreamin’ http://www.riverdalemediation.com/2009/11/caledonia-dreamin/ peace of mind, don't settle for less. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:10:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hilary Linton http://www.riverdalemediation.com/2009/11/caledonia-dreamin/#comment-104 Hilary Linton Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:24:24 +0000 http://www.riverdalemediation.com/?p=1706#comment-104 Wise words from a wise man! This is such a complex problem with such deep roots; I could not pretend to have the answer but there has to be a better way to look for it. Wise words from a wise man! This is such a complex problem with such deep roots; I could not pretend to have the answer but there has to be a better way to look for it.

]]> By: Hilary Linton http://www.riverdalemediation.com/2009/11/caledonia-dreamin/#comment-103 Hilary Linton Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:19:20 +0000 http://www.riverdalemediation.com/?p=1706#comment-103 Chris thanks for taking the time to comment on this important issue. Feel free to send more thoughts! Chris thanks for taking the time to comment on this important issue. Feel free to send more thoughts!

]]> By: chris http://www.riverdalemediation.com/2009/11/caledonia-dreamin/#comment-53 chris Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:32:55 +0000 http://www.riverdalemediation.com/?p=1706#comment-53 We need to introduce a piece of legislation that will automatically kick in when protest takes place such as the protest in Caledonia. Might I once again suggest that you take such legislation to parliament asking that the provincial government in conjunction with the Federal government introduce an addendum to the Ipperwash report, (bringing it up to date ,so to speak). Such legislation should layout a automatic community compensation package, both for residents and businesses. I say automatic in that certain protest qualifying standards are necessary for such legislation to kick in. My sense is that Caledonia would more than meet any protest qualifications determined. Clearly, based on how the provinical and Federal governments are acting out this current stalemate, aboriginal protest will continue to take place for decades to come. Having said that we need to pursue community compensation, otherwise there will be more bloodshed. My sense is that both levels of government have taken a "let them bring it to court attitude" before they will pay out. Well let me tell you, should these court cases be decided in favour of the plaintiffs then my sense is the province is going to be inundated with lawsuits. We all know that the OPP "laissez faire" attitude regarding the protest is politically rooted. Having said that, I believe both the class action lawsuit and the Brown-Chartwell suit wil uncover the facts and ofcourse invariably will result in (hopefully) substantial compensation. If that is the case then the voting base will understand that to get any real meaningful government assistance, one must sue. Should this prove to be the case I predict much more litiigation will ensue as many have painfully suffered. We need to introduce a piece of legislation that will automatically kick in when protest takes place such as the protest in Caledonia. Might I once again suggest that you take such legislation to parliament asking that the provincial government in conjunction with the Federal government introduce an addendum to the Ipperwash report, (bringing it up to date ,so to speak). Such legislation should layout a automatic community compensation package, both for residents and businesses. I say automatic in that certain protest qualifying standards are necessary for such legislation to kick in. My sense is that Caledonia would more than meet any protest qualifications determined. Clearly, based on how the provinical and Federal governments are acting out this current stalemate, aboriginal protest will continue to take place for decades to come. Having said that we need to pursue community compensation, otherwise there will be more bloodshed. My sense is that both levels of government have taken a “let them bring it to court attitude” before they will pay out. Well let me tell you, should these court cases be decided in favour of the plaintiffs then my sense is the province is going to be inundated with lawsuits. We all know that the OPP “laissez faire” attitude regarding the protest is politically rooted. Having said that, I believe both the class action lawsuit and the Brown-Chartwell suit wil uncover the facts and ofcourse invariably will result in (hopefully) substantial compensation. If that is the case then the voting base will understand that to get any real meaningful government assistance, one must sue. Should this prove to be the case I predict much more litiigation will ensue as many have painfully suffered.

]]> By: Damien Cummings http://www.riverdalemediation.com/2009/11/caledonia-dreamin/#comment-39 Damien Cummings Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:28:06 +0000 http://www.riverdalemediation.com/?p=1706#comment-39 That's very true. We've all been in situations that get out of hand, where all sides are stubbornly "sticking to their guns". The original issues become irrelevant and the only things that seem to matter are winning, getting even, and/or saving face. There's a big lesson to be learned here: You should always take the time to relax, breathe, and cool off before responding to situations. Leave your ego out of it and just address the matters at hand. If things get out of hand, if it seems that all hope is lost and that no agreement could ever be reached, just call Hilary: She has a nice big table, comfy chairs and an endless supply of candy, chocolate and refreshments to enjoy! You and your opponents will quickly learn that it is nearly impossible to curse, swear, or insult eachother when you have your mouth stuffed with candy, cakes & cookies! This gives everyone ample time to sit, to think and then address the real issues. Check your egos at the door, please. That’s very true.

We’ve all been in situations that get out of hand, where all sides are stubbornly “sticking to their guns”. The original issues become irrelevant and the only things that seem to matter are winning, getting even, and/or saving face.

There’s a big lesson to be learned here: You should always take the time to relax, breathe, and cool off before responding to situations. Leave your ego out of it and just address the matters at hand.

If things get out of hand, if it seems that all hope is lost and that no agreement could ever be reached, just call Hilary: She has a nice big table, comfy chairs and an endless supply of candy, chocolate and refreshments to enjoy!

You and your opponents will quickly learn that it is nearly impossible to curse, swear, or insult eachother when you have your mouth stuffed with candy, cakes & cookies! This gives everyone ample time to sit, to think and then address the real issues. Check your egos at the door, please.

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