Letter - Leaders overlook Aboriginal issues

Dear Editor:
I understand the frustration that Native governments are experiencing, with a new group representing and conversing for the federal government on issues affecting all Natives across Canada.
I am convinced that, with groups vying for federal attention regarding controlling interests of Indians, the only outcome that could arise is just a lot of political turmoil across all regions of the major Indian tribes (with a lot of casualties). This could be utterly devastating to the structure of a whole wide range of governing groups.
Who is to actually understand the history of the Indian people that have been here in Canada?
There are many different reserves that are all grouped in treaty numbers. Chiefs and council all across the provinces are skillfully trying to dodge politically shameful terms.
From their own band members damaging tales are kept quiet, either paying them off or by making things easier for those that keep them in positions of power, with no regard for (or understanding of) the underlying issues affecting Natives throughout all reserve communities.
Now, Indians who have fled those situations to reside in towns and cities across Canada are slowly losing their way of life, and yet on the other hand developing a different culture all together.
Of course, an Indian surviving in the rural and urban communities has the same if not more problems keeping young Natives from falling victim to the massive social trends while still identifying themselves as Aboriginal. The only way to identify Indians is those who have status and those with Métis status.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is probably something that is needed and with a fresh face-National Chief Patrick Brazeau-who will actually accomplish political Indian objectives (whatever they are).
A lot better than relying on an Indian government (AFN and FSIN) who disregard that Native people are tired of playing the spoiled victim and receiving, in most cases, nothing concrete from the media standpoint that creates a pride to even be an Indian in Canada.
Mostly these governing groups just whine to the federal government and then when monies have been received the interest in the Indian public sector is easily forgotten. Funny how federal monies make even a national chief forget his own people. Similarly, drug addicted mothers do the same.
The people of Native origins are being left to fend for themselves. The people that are actual Indians, who are not status and have no Métis Card, far outweigh the political and social capabilities.
Having a political representative to represent them such as CAP is extremely honourable and I hope that with their connection to the federal government and Stephen Harper that they prosper in all their endeavors.