So historically it seems to me that decolonization of settler colonies such as Algeria and Zimbabwe involved the uprising of the majority indigenous population against a minority (although sometimes sizable), and typically the deportation of settlers and/or white flight. I know that most indigenous decolonialists in settler colonies like Canada and the US don’t seek to deport settlers, but obviously revolution requires numbers to work. That said I think further questions on how a decolonial revolution in a settler colony could play out is beyond the scope of this community.
Also bonus question: in regards to slave rebellions, which were successful without having an overwhelming majority of the state being slaves? I’m under the impression that is a key reason why the reason American rebellions failed while Haiti was successful.
Okay thanks, hope these aren’t weird questions.
I can only speak of my experience as a Canadian, but AFAIK 3-4% of first nations people is on the high end of things for any given region, with I think 5% overall in the country. That doesn’t even begin to approach a critical mass for a revolution or even a major revolt.
The settler-colonial state of Canada is already built. As workers we need to bring first nations peoples into the fold and not only recognise the unique struggles they face as colonised peoples, but also the struggles we have in common as workers and comrades.
