B.C. court rules American Indigenous man has right to hunt in Canada

[Grizzly Adams]

Watch video 8:15 to 10:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nes3nbmWiM4

Old geezer with brass knuckles, no criminal record, one would think a little discretion is warranted.

Grizz

 

[leosnipes]

I'm a card carrying Status Indian and I pay lots of taxes and can't hunt wherever I want.

I get some tax relief on gas bought on the rez and the provincial portion of the HST, but I pay the rest of the taxes (income, property, school, gas taxes for gas bought off the rez...) as everyone else. I also have to hunt within my peoples traditional and treaty territory unless I get a letter from another band to shelter under their rights.

Its a noble thing to do and I totally respect that, not sure how many people share your status are going the same path though.

 

[shackleford]

Old geezer with brass knuckles, no criminal record, one would think a little discretion is warranted.

Grizz

He asked "How does a non-resident even cross the border with a firearm?" Looks like you declare it. And even if you get caught smuggling in a prohibited weapon they still let you in with it.

 

[Kenny_G2]

Its a noble thing to do and I totally respect that, not sure how many people share your status are going the same path though.

I don't do it to be noble, the same requirements apply to all natives in my same situation. Working and living off reserve mean I play by all the same income and property tax rules as everyone else. If I could legally pay less tax I would, just like anyone else would.

I may eventually move back to the rez to let my daughter go to school and grow-up there with her relatives but I will still pay income tax if I keep working for my current employer.

 

[coleman1495]

I don't do it to be noble, the same requirements apply to all natives in my same situation. Working and living off reserve mean I play by all the same income and property tax rules as everyone else. If I could legally pay less tax I would, just like anyone else would.

I may eventually move back to the rez to let my daughter go to school and grow-up there with her relatives but I will still pay income tax if I keep working for my current employer.

Yes the benefits vary by tribe. Many status Indians can hunt whatever all year around.

A Metis buddy only gets free tags. Nonetheless special benefits are given based on a persons race.

 

[remyltr]

Judges should be elected by the general local population in the area they serve. ...maybe then we could have our country back!

considering the subject being discussed of indigenous hunting rights
thats rather funny

 

[tiriaq]

Imagine the squeaking when he comes back for grizzly hunting...

 

[park.city]

What if we all just "self identify" as native, much like all that self identify as one of the 15 transgender identities that are currently recognized. Then we all pay no tax and hunt wherever!

now THAT would be interesting. i don't see how the government could argue against it considering all the ways they're accommodating 'self identifiers'

 

[1960x]

Wow! Thanks for having a discussion about a very tough subject without sending it into the ditch. Mutual respect, brothers.