Thanks for the education, Steve. Now can you look into some drinking water?

The First Nations peoples just got a gift from the government of Canada.  Beginning in 2016 they will receive some $2 billion spread out over 5 years for education.  Great news... thanks Mr. Harper.

Mind you the improved education will probably disproportionally benefit reserves in the south.  In the north, the problem is not primarily education.  IT IS CLEAN WATER!

There are about 75 reserves living with water problems in 2014; some of the advisories are decades old.

This means that thousands of Canadians do not have access to potable water.  So what do we give them?  Education so that they can move off the reserve?

It is also estimated that 60% of water operators are not even certified.  How about education for them?

The problems of First Nations are many.  Chief Atleo is allowing the government to cherry pick which problem they want to address.  And what are they choosing?

The problems that will win them the most votes, of course.