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Louis A. "Louie" Eskestrand, 71, was suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us July 29, 2023. Louie was born June 27, 1952, in Havre, MT to Dave

Source: Treaty Republic Much like the words ‘invasion, ‘theft’, massacres’, and ‘wars’, Australia appears uncomfortable using the word slavery in reference to its own history. But no matter what you call it, the forcing of thousands upon thousands of people to work for no money, or only for basic rations, is tantamount to slavery by any meaningful definition.  Blackbirding, Stolen Wages, indentured service, indentured labour; are all words that have been used to avoid the harsh bit...