----- Original Message ----- From: "Lasse Karlsson" Subject: Re: OT: North Americans
> From: "Peter Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Since it's our language I would think that we can call Indians anything > > we want to as long as no offense is intended, and if it is there's really > > nothing that can be done about it anyway. > > I think the above is a very interesting statement. > It's funny and it is amusing. > > The Indians themselves (at least the ones where I live) call themselves "Indians". Here are a few local organizations: FSIN: Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations SIFC: SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN FEDERATED COLLEGE These are both Indian owned and operated. Started by Indians, and run by Indians. Since the Indians are comfortable enough with the term to use it in the names of both their political organizations and their universities, just what is your problem, Lasse? William Robb
