Episode 30: When Trump Sounds Familiar

He's called Canada the "nastiest country to deal with" and the "51st state". Trump's rhetoric is alarming - threats of annexation and assimilation by force. But if we are really honest, these threats are as old as Canada itself.

In this episode of Canadian Salad, we unpack Trump's rhetoric and how it echos of historical colonization - where threats led to actions, broken agreements and eventual assimilation. We'll look at the varied reactions among Canadians and Indigenous peoples—highlighting how most privileged Canadians view Trump's threats as merely 'crazy,' while Indigenous leaders regard his sentiments as a serious, and all-too familiar threat. We'll emphasize the stark contrast in impact, where Indigenous communities will face grave circumstances to their  sovereignty, land and access to resources should Trump's force take place. 

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