Learn humility

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Dear Editor:

For far too long has Mr. Jason Goodstriker has gotten away with comments that are derogatory to sensitive issues. We as powwow people have a way of life that exists for the purpose of preserving the way of life for all First Nations in North America. The powwow way of life is about song and dance of the proud First Nations people. I, however, find it hard to believe that an intelligent man like Mr. Goodstriker has forgotten his sole duty as a leader of the Alberta First Nation people [to] disregard a sensitive issue about the gang-related shooting.

Maybe it was done in haste to cover up dead air as the commentator. As for people that live and survive on the powwow circuit, we take this way of life seriously, help out friends as we travel and most of all respect one another.

Mr. Goodstriker in no way represents us, and the time has come that he learns about the humility of our people and all those of other cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

To further comment, Mr. Goodstriker has made other remarks that offended powwow dancers, drummers, Elders and respected leaders alike. Jason has been protected under the auspices of the Assembly of First Nations and I believe that he was not approached by anyone offended, respectively due to this fact of his AFN status.

I remain,

Oskya Star