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Natives urge Tim's boycott after 'offensive' signUpdated Wed. May. 30 2007 8:38 AM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
Tim Hortons is dealing with a barrage of complaints after a sign that declared "No Drunken Indians Allowed" was taped to a drive-through window at a location in Southern Alberta.
The company told The Globe and Mail that the poster was an ill-conceived joke posted by a teenage staff member at a Lethbridge location last week.
Since the incident, an email has been circulating among members of native communities calling for a ban on the coffee and doughnuts chain.
"Please do not purchase from these stores," says the email. "It might not make a big impact on their profits, but at least it will let them know that these (types) of discriminatory acts will not be tolerated."
The email also urges people to contact the company's head office in Oakville, Ont. to complain about the "offensive" sign.
Tim Hortons spokesperson Rachel Douglas told The Globe that the company has received the email numerous times.
"This is not something we tolerate and it is not reflective of Tim Hortons," said Rachel Douglas, referring to the sign. "For any offence, I extend my sincerest apologies."
Douglas said she received the first complaint about the sign on Friday.
The staff member, who is not an aboriginal, was suspended from a number of shifts and educated about the company's harassment policies.
The teen has also apologized to two fellow employees who are members of native bands.
Additionally, the outlet's owner sent a letter of regret to the nearby Blood Tribe.
"I think it was one of those youthful things where she just didn't realize and she was made very aware of her actions and the consequences and was very remorseful," said Douglas.
"We decided it was in her best interests -- and a learning experience -- that we didn't terminate, but she has been disciplined and reprimanded." |
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Natives urge Tim's boycott after 'offensive' sign
Updated Wed. May. 30 2007 8:38 AM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
Tim Hortons is dealing with a barrage of complaints after a sign that declared "No Drunken Indians Allowed" was taped to a drive-through window at a location in Southern Alberta.
The company told The Globe and Mail that the poster was an ill-conceived joke posted by a teenage staff member at a Lethbridge location last week.
Since the incident, an email has been circulating among members of native communities calling for a ban on the coffee and doughnuts chain.
"Please do not purchase from these stores," says the email. "It might not make a big impact on their profits, but at least it will let them know that these (types) of discriminatory acts will not be tolerated."
The email also urges people to contact the company's head office in Oakville, Ont. to complain about the "offensive" sign.
Tim Hortons spokesperson Rachel Douglas told The Globe that the company has received the email numerous times.
"This is not something we tolerate and it is not reflective of Tim Hortons," said Rachel Douglas, referring to the sign. "For any offence, I extend my sincerest apologies."
Douglas said she received the first complaint about the sign on Friday.
The staff member, who is not an aboriginal, was suspended from a number of shifts and educated about the company's harassment policies.
The teen has also apologized to two fellow employees who are members of native bands.
Additionally, the outlet's owner sent a letter of regret to the nearby Blood Tribe.
"I think it was one of those youthful things where she just didn't realize and she was made very aware of her actions and the consequences and was very remorseful," said Douglas.
"We decided it was in her best interests -- and a learning experience -- that we didn't terminate, but she has been disciplined and reprimanded." | | | 2007/5/29
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Welcome to:
Agokwa in Ojibwa Nations
Happy Birthday to You
Have yourself a Great Day
See you and never good-bye...
Elder's Meditation of the Day - May 29
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"Humility is probably the most difficult virtue to realize."
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--Thomas Yellowtail, CROW
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Two definitions of humility are (1) being aware of one's own defects of character, and (2) giving credit where credit is due. This means if you do something and are successful because God gave you certain talents, give credit to God when someone tells you how well you did; this is being humble. If you are successful at something, but had help from friends, spouse, neighbors, give credit to those who helped you; this is being humble. If you have done a task and you alone accomplished it, give credit to yourself; this is being humble. Say the truth and give credit where credit is due.
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Grandfather, let me walk a truthful road today.
2007/5/28
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Welcome to;
Agokwa in Ojibwa Nation,
Happy Birthday to You
Have yourself a great day...
The Great Spirit with in you is the key,
The Grand Mother's are saying no more,
Grand Father is Standing tall with her mate,
Oh Great Spirt,
The Chirldern are the Furture Leader's of tommorrow
and our Youth are the Warror's of Today,
ShiningThunderbird Eagleman
Rod Michano
May 28, 2006.
Elder's Meditation of the Day - May 26
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"The man who sat on the ground in his tipi meditating on life and its meaning, accepting the kinship of all creatures and acknowledging unity with the universe of things was infusing into his being the true essence of civilization."
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--Luther Standing Bear, OGLALA SIOUX
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There is a concept that says you move toward and become that which you think about. If we think about everything as interconnected and interrelated, we will begin to accept the greater whole and that there is a power who is in charge. If we see the cycles of life, if we see the inner powers, if we see the interdependence of the universe, then we will participate in a harmonious way. We all need to pray and meditate on this. We need to understand the property of unity. |
My Creator, let me have the insights of nature and give me the power of acceptance.
2007/5/21
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Welcome to:
Agokwa in Ojibwa Nation
Happy Birthday to You
Have yourself a Great Day
See You...
Elder's Meditation of the Day - May 21
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"A vision could put you on a path you don't want to follow."
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--Archie Fire Lame Deer, LAKOTA
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There is a saying, "You move toward and become like that which you think about." If we keep thinking about a bad thing, we will move in that direction. If we think about fear in some area of our life, we will probably experience this fear. We move toward and become like that which we think about. If we think about secret things, these secret things will come to pass. Our visions are very powerful. Visions determine our direction, our lives. If you think about lustful things, it's a matter of time before you'll be wrestling with it. We should think about our visions to make sure they include the Great Spirit in every area. |
Great Spirit, today, give me Your vision to follow.
2007/5/20
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Welcome to:
Agokwa in Ojibwa Nation
Happy Birthday to You,
Have yourself a Great Day
See You...
Elder's Meditation of the Day - May 20
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"...the sacred ceremonies given to us by the Creator are the Heart of our existence. These ceremonies are our first duty."
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--Traditional Circle of Elders. NORTHERN CHEYENNE
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Hidden in the ceremonies are many truths, many principles, many guidelines for living— our access to the Unseen World, healing and visions. Because the Indian People didn't have schools or books, the Great Spirit gave us Ceremonies. The ceremonies are handed down from generation to generation to learn their meaning. Today, many Indian People live in cities or urban areas where it's hard to learn the ceremonies. We need to go to the Elders and learn the ceremonies so we can pass them on to our children. |
Great Spirit, teach me the Secrets of the Ceremonies.
2007/5/19
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Welcome to:
The Agokwa Nation
Have yourself a Great Day
See You...
Elder's Meditation of the Day - May 19
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"To be able to greet the sun with the sounds from all of Nature is a great blessing, and it helps us to remember Who is the real provider of all of our benefits."
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--Thomas Yellowtail, CROW
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The Elders say we should pray to the East every morning. Just try it! Get up early in the morning, watch the sun and listen to the morning sounds, the birds, the winds; smell the air, feel the breeze and the warmth of the sun. Your mid will expand and you will experience oneness with the Great Spirit. You'll realize who is really in charge. You'll realize an interconnectedness. You'll realize how much the Creator loves you! Just try it! |
Great Spirit, today, let me feel the Earth, the Father Sun and your presence.
2007/5/10
| Peace to all my Brother's and Sister's of Our Mother Earth...
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Welcome to:
Agokwa in Ojibwa
Have yourself a Great Day
See You...
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Hello all my Brother's and Sister's of our Mother Earth here on
Turtle Island, & all over Mother Earth.
I am writtern to let you all know that life is Great and my health
is great also.
I just wanted to let you all know that i'm doing Creator work by
living on the Land helping with grown potatoes in the granden! why
i'm sharing this with you is that when I was planting of food I was
thinking about how my Dad back in the 1960's came home from the
world war 2 to find his people needed food. So my dad as a Great
Chief back then had little help from the Red Coat...
I will be back around June 4, 2007. so i will be praying for all my
brother's and Sister's of our Mother Earth. Peace be with you and
have yourself a great month. I will get back to you all in June take
care for now.
the Spirit of Peace and Unity,
Rod
Waaseyaa Nimkii-bineshiin Migizi-nini
Shining Thunderbird Eagleman
Elder's Meditation of the Day - May 10
"When you go inside that power, there's no fear. It's so beautiful!!
There's no fear there. There's no pain."
---- Wallace Black Elk, LAKOTA
Imagine you are standing on the edge of a stage. In the center of
the stage is a spotlight shining from above. If you stand anyplace
outside the spotlight, in the darkness, you will experience fear.
But as soon as you step into the light in the center of the stage,
all fear and pain go away. When we stand in the power, fear cannot
exist. How do we find this place of power? We pray our way into it.
We ask the Creator to take our hand and help us. When we get to that
place, we will feel the fear go away.
Great Spirit, hold my hand and guide me today.
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