Investment needed

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Dear Editor:

I've always listened to people about the negative actions of their chiefs and councils, and I must say that these accusations are true, but our people must understand that they put these people in office, mostly by being bribed or given false promises. And these communities' heads seem to forget the people and the things they promised when they get the votes they wanted.

Our leaders must understand that they must make the best investments for our communities to help benefit our people, especially our youth who are our future voices. A lot are losing touch with their culture due to our chiefs and councils not investing in our culture or people to teach it.

Our communities are being taken by drug and alcohol abuse and no one's doing nothing 'cause they're a part of it or aren't raising their voices to be heard.

I think chiefs and councils should invest in their people and communities, not their wallets and bank accounts. I hope to become a chief of my reserve, 'cause I care for my fellow Aboriginals and I hope people choose their leaders with good credibility.

Daniel Napesis

Horse Lake First Nation, Alta.