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Reasons for optimism among the energy sector gloom
A proposal to extend equity stakes in resource projects to affected communities is building growing support among aboriginal, business and political leaders. The concept requires further work, but it shows the type of goodwill and novel thinking that’s occurring… The Minister of Natural Resources has said that “developing our resources is truly a nation-building exercise at a critical moment in Canada’s history.” We share the minister’s optimism.
Tags: economy, Indigenous, jurisdiction, participation, standard of living
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Katimavik could be a powerful tool for indigenous reconciliation
Now is a perfect opportunity for a 2.0 version of the national youth service program that worked before and was killed by the previous Conservative government. Over some 40 years, Katimavik engaged youth in volunteerism to attain priorities of national importance, including learning about different Canadian communities. It was designed to breed understanding and acceptance across cultural, linguistic, geographic and socioeconomic divides.
Tags: budget, housing, Indigenous, multiculturalism, participation, standard of living
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It takes more than money to close an education gap
It is argued that… better education for the youth on reserves, even isolated ones, will improve conditions if not solve problems. This assertion assumes that if young people did receive a solid education, they would remain on the reserves, a dubious proposition… The fact of being educated on reserves with so few opportunities, small populations and isolated geographies produces the disparities. We are kidding ourselves if we think otherwise.
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On residential school claims, Ottawa must pay what is owed
This is an obvious breach of the spirit of an agreement that was the only proper response to the cruel legacy of Canada’s residential school system, in which for more than 100 years native children were taken from their families, raised in Christian schools and stripped of their native identities. It was a stain on Canada’s history, one that the compensation program, along with the government’s apology and the subsequent report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, was meant to help lighten.
Tags: ideology, Indigenous, rights, standard of living, youth
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Tribunal decision a legal and moral victory for First Nations children
… there are more indigenous children in foster care and other forms of state care today than there ever were in residential schools and, in many cases, the cultural dislocation and the abuse, psychological and sexual, are just as bad… “In the best interest of the child, all First Nations children and families living on-reserve should have an opportunity ‘… equal with other individuals to make for themselves the lives that they are able and wish to have and to have their needs accommodated, consistent with their duties and obligations as members of society.’ ”
Tags: budget, child care, crime prevention, featured, Health, Indigenous, mental Health, rights, standard of living
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Fiscal policy driven by discrimination
“It is only because of their race and/or national or ethnic origin that they suffer the adverse impacts . . . . in the provision of child and family services,’’ the Tribunal ruled. “Furthermore, these adverse impacts perpetuate the historical disadvantage and trauma suffered by aboriginal people, in particular as a result of the residential schools system.’’… This discriminatory system did happen under their watch, she says, although most were never made aware of the inequities perpetrated on aboriginal children.
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Canada discriminates against children on reserves, tribunal rules
The federal government discriminates against First Nation children on reserves… the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled. the federal government’s funding model and management of its First Nations child and family services “resulted in denials of services and created various adverse impacts for many First Nations children and families living on reserves.” The decision says the government must “cease the discriminatory practice and take measures to redress and prevent it.”
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Ottawa discriminated against aboriginal children by underfunding services, tribunal to rule
The government’s own documents say the underfunding for welfare on reserves runs between 22 and 34 per cent, compared with provincial rates. Putting an end to the disparity could cost hundreds of millions of dollars. But it would stop what the AFN and the Caring Society say has been decades of clear-cut discrimination on racial grounds that results in indigenous children being needlessly ripped from their homes.
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When despair reigns, violence follows
… there are indigenous communities that are thriving, where the rates of violence, suicide and substance abuse are average or below average. What distinguishes them is what social scientists call “cultural continuity,” meaning that, collectively, people have self-determination, and, individually, a sense of belonging… In short, having control over local institutions, and a collective sense of history and culture, helps shield vulnerable members, such as young people.
Tags: crime prevention, Health, Indigenous, mental Health, poverty, standard of living
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Take pride that Parliament reflects the face of Canada
The 45 foreign-born MPs come from everywhere: 16 from Asia, 10 from Europe, eight from the Middle East, six from the Americas, five from Africa.Our Parliament is notably more aligned with its population than are the legislatures of other countries with high immigration rates… the 42nd Parliament is… one more significant, if incremental, step in a long move toward a national legislature that represents the identities, experiences and perspectives of all Canadians.
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