The article critiques the portrayal of European settlers as lawful immigrants while highlighting the historical injustices inflicted upon indigenous peoples. It argues that the narrative constructed by settlers disregarded the hundreds of years of genocide, land theft, and the creation of socio-economic inequalities, including homelessness. It emphasizes that the idea of private land ownership and the criminalization of poverty originated from settler colonialism, fundamentally restructuring societal values and laws. The article features insights from Corrina Gould on these issues, emphasizing the disconnect between historical truths and modern legal narratives.
We had no concept of homelessness in the time of my ancestors. This was created by the settlers, said Corrina Gould, co-founder of Sogorea Te Land Trust.
The truth is, the European settlers-immigrants-who "arrived" here, claiming they were "discoverers" never had a proper immigration process.
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