HughW Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Some entries from The Sheffield Local Register, a digest of news stories from local newspapers note: These digests were produced at the time (at the end of each year) and use the language of the time, reproduced here for the sake of authenticity. 30 Jun 1883 Canadian and Indian lacrosse players at Bramall lane. 19 Dec 1885 Red Indian missionaries visit Sheffield. 10 Aug 1891 Buffalo Bill opens his Wild West Show in Sheffield. 24 Aug 1891 Death of "Bill Eagle Star", one of Buffalo Bill's Indians, who was injured in the show at Owlerton. 12 Oct 1903 Buffalo Bill (Colonel Cody) in Sheffield -- Wild West Show at Owlerton. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treatment Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 So don't kids play Cowboys and Indians these days ? I suppose it's '' Horse Operatives and Native Americans '' is it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treatment Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I have asked that this thread be re-pruned, to take down the very offensive comments by buck and poppins. This is a thread that has already been subjected to unnecessary bigoted remarks. Thank goodness, they were removed. Now I see the same old racially-laden slurs creeping back again. Whether First Nation Americans run casinos, stay away from the Mafia, or are downtrodden, just like white caucasian Anglo Saxons, depends on who they are. I know plenty of people of my own race, which just happens to be caucasian, who run gambling casinos, avoid paying taxes, and are far from "downtroddden." I also know plenty of Native Americans who pay taxes and are law abiding citizens. Just like the rest of us, there are some who have hit hard times and need societal support. And, by the way, what do Buck and Poppin's remarks have to do with memories about Sheffield? Moderator, please step in. Certainly in Canada,racially-directed, stereotypical remarks would not be tolerated for public display. Well this is '' Sheffield Forum '', not Canadian Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treatment Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Did you know that French Canadians are known as Pepsis, peasoupers in Ontario and points west, or that English Canadians are known as tete carres ( square heads ) in Quebec. A very fine country where I lived many years but it has its prejudices just like any other. I understand that people from Newfoundland '' Newfies'' are the butt of many jokes from our Canadian friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I understand that people from Newfoundland '' Newfies'' are the butt of many jokes from our Canadian friends.I spent a year there. Newfies take it in good sport usually. They have a great sense of humour. You should hear what they say about Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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