Jackie & Yvonne Vautour
Dear Prime Minister
We are writing to you about the concerns we have of our parent’s Jackie and Yvonne Vautour’s situation.
First and foremost we must let you know about the unacceptable conditions our parents have been living in for the past 36 years. A little 10x20 cabin without running water or toilet and no electricity. An old wood stove is slowly sinking through the floor and wild animals come in through holes in the walls and floors.
You must think that Jackie decided to live that way and if he do not like it, he should move. We know for a fact that no one chooses to live that way and it is obvious to us that the State is responsible for their situation. Our parents still has in their possession, the title of their land and they still refuse to leave today! Moving for them is not an option.
In May 2014, we started a fundraiser to provide our parents better living conditions. Parks Canada prohibits us from any substructure or to make renovations on their small cabin and access to running water and electricity. What right does Parks Canada has to condemn our parents to live without the basic essential needs of human life?
We are very worried about the security of our parents and our family. Parks Canada admits publically to have increased the Parks security to monitor the situation to make sure no merchandise is delivered at our parents. That surveillance is not reassuring at all, the presence of those security agents is apparent and makes us feel harassed and intimidated.
Does Park Canada have the intention to use physical force to evict our parents out of their land one more time? We are alone and we do not trust the service of the RCMP to protect us because in the past we were beaten, harassed and intimidated by police officers. To whom do we turn to get the protection worthy of a Canadian citizen?
The battle of our parents with Parks Canada has been going on for 36 years. At the end of his mandate, Premier Richard Hatfield of New Brunswick recognized the prejudices caused to our family and offered our parents compensation, but no agreement was made to sell or transfer the title of his property to Parks Canada. Premier Hatfield never asked our parents to leave their land. For all the prejudices that our family suffered, it is not $228,000 and two pieces of land that are not legally fixed that compensate for the 40 years sufferance that our family experienced.
Our father is still seeking justice and has confidence in the justice system of New Brunswick. Forty years later, his cause has still not been heard. Why is the justice system keeping him hostage? Does our justice system give us the opportunity to get heard? For the sake of our family and for all, it is time that this situation gets ruled. We demand that the prejudices caused to our family stops and be repaired.
In conclusion to this letter, we are asking you to conduct a public investigation concerning the Kouchibouguac Park and its creation. It is time that the State takes responsibility for the expropriated and the citizens of New Brunswick.
We wish that our parents could live home, on their land, according to the norms and standards of habitat Canada. Please help them, help us!
We would like to meet you as soon as possible with Jean-Marie Nadeau (Citizen Committee) to discuss this urgent matter for two elderly persons who live in an inhuman condition. After all, are we not living in Canada?
Sincerely yours,
Vautour family
Rocky, Roy, Ronnie, Jeanne, Maureen, Linda, Simonne, Rachelle,Edmond
Note : Edmond (582-1456)
This is their Home...I met the guy a few years ago
>Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to meet Acadian hero Jackie Vautour!
I arrived to his door and there he was cleaning the floor with a broom.
Personally, I didn't know what to expect but I was determine to meet the guy for a few pictures.
There are so little pictures on the internet of this Acadian hero and I know he's getting up there in age.
I walked into his home with a couple who didn't know or heard of the man.
I knew that I had to move fast because this could be a very short visit.
This was my second visit in the same little home. The year was 1978. This is the Jackie Vautour I remember. Someone took this picture of myself and Jackie Vautour. He had a gun in his hands.
He still looks in good shape for 79!!!!
I asked Jackie if he would do a short camera interview with me?
He quickly answered that he didn't feel good so he denied my request.
Can't really blame him? A stranger walks in his home and wants to take pictures. I had to move slowly because Jackie Vautour is not a stupid individual.
I wasn't sure if I was going to get one single picture?
The couple sat down and a conversation quickly pursue. He was really interested with the Native I had with me.
Doreen is from St.Mary's First Nation and a pretty smart cookie.
Of course Jackie always claims himself to be a Metis so therefore the woman had his attention 100%!!!
I notice this picture on his wall.
I met Jackie's wife Yvonne and she sure looks good for 75 years old.
Behind every good rebel activist must be a good woman. I believe she told me they had 9 kids together.
While Jackie was chatting with the couple. I began to have a conversation with Yvonne en Francais.
She told me they received visitors from all over the country every single day.
Once someone visits, she'll noticed the traffic slowing down to have a look at the famous rebel activist.
The minute someone leaves their home? Some other stranger stops by.
This was proven when someone did make a stop when we were there.
Must be difficult listening to her husband telling the same stories over and over for 40 years!!!!
It's not an easy life since the Government bulldozed their home in the late 70s. They have been living in the same spot ever since.
She reminded me they still have the same pump that was in their old home.
She added that she loves to cook so this is her pride and joy!!
When she bakes bread. She used the trailer next door because it's so hot!!!
Of course, they live in the old ways. This is the price you have to pay for standing up for your rights.
This is one of the sacrifice!!!!
Hey? Better than Sears Catalog Eh???
The reason I took those pictures is just to give the readers an idea what's going on behind the scenes. It's not an easy task when you do battle with the Government.
Jackie have come across thousands of people since his fight began. He's a professional once it comes to trust someone.
After explaining to the Metis Acadian Rebel what was a Blogger and the amount of people who reads my blog? He understood this would be a great way to spread his views.
Jackie is going to court in November and I have his story on video and will blog his issue BIG TIME till his court date.
I wish to thank Jackie and Yvonne to allow me in their homes and take some pictures.
I am very honoured this Acadian hero would allow me to take many pictures so get ready for many blogs!!!
Did you know an R.C.M.P. officer almost killed his beautiful wife?
Here's a youtube video I made with his wife Yvonne. She spoke the truth about almost being killed by an R.C.M.P. officer.
Click below -
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osHwzNsYb1k&hl=en&fs=1]
Very sad!!!
