It was a disgrace and a needless tragedy. I hear they are planning a monument to Mr. George on the land.

Canada has not done well by its First Nations people, despite the frequent whining one hears about the 'special privileges' they receive. I hope we do better in the future.

Meanwhile, I cheer whenever I see another successful business on a Nova Scotia reserve. I remember when the first large gas station/convenience store went up on a reserve in Cape Breton, an operation still thriving.