Funny to read all the praise for this writer when it was less then a year ago, this same writer was being called to task for his words , and his performances of songs that were derogatory towards women in general, as well as gays and lesbians. To be sure he apologized, what else could he do, he was running for the NDP. However the fact remains this wasn't a youthfull indiscretion, as he was old enough to know better. But I guess it was all the fault of the residential schools, I believe that entered into his apology, sort of a get out of jail free card. Consider the source when you are heaping praise on a individual who did a great deal of harm, and walked away unscathed. Boyden has done far less, but then he may not be aboriginal,so he has no excuse.