Artist & Author
Political Denial
Susan recently wrote to Indigenous Services Canada seeking answers in regards to safe drinking water in Indigenous communities in Canada.
ISC response to a letter Susan sent them in February.
Susan's response to the ISC's letter.
A 2023 Status Update on Reconciliation
Mercury contamination causing people in Grassy Narrows to 'lose hope,' First Nation tells IACHR hearing - CBC News (The last paragraph of this article states, "While Grassy Narrows moves ahead with litigation, he (Arif Bulkan), a commissioner with teh Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) said, 'more direct dialogue between the community and provincial and federal governments may help facilitate a resolution.' " I wonder how much more direct they need to be, how about, "You are killing us, this is genocide!"
Finally the Indian Agent has come out of the closet.
Canada has no legal obligation to provide First Nations with clean water, lawyers say | CBC News
POLITICAL DENIAL FROM OUTSIDE CANADA
B.C. has 'very large faucet' that could help with California's drought: Trump
Like so many things Trump says it would be laughable if it were not so ridiculous!
In my memoir on page 106. I wrote:
"In one of my letter-writing campaigns to all members of parliament (MPs), I suggested that they vote in favour of the United Nations’ declaration that safe drinking water is a basic human right. Why did Canada, among other developed countries, abstain from voting to recognize the resolution? Only one MP, Peter McKay, replied. He explained he would not sign the declaration in case the United States put demands on Canada for access to our source waters when states like Nevada were “dry.” At least he responded."
Expertise and Passion
Susan Blacklin is not only an author, but also an advocate for Indigenous rights. Her passion for this issue shines through in her paintings and writing, which is both informative and deeply moving.
Extensive Research
Susan's work is based on extensive research and firsthand experience. With her late husband, Dr. Hans Peterson, Susan has traveled across Canada to meet with Indigenous communities and learn about their struggles and triumphs.
Engaging Writing Style
Susan's writing is accessible and engaging, making complex issues easy to understand and compelling to read.