Child welfare systems disproportionally impact First Nations families and can contribute to intergenerational trauma. Providing families with culturally appropriate support can prevent child apprehension.
Indigenous people are underrepresented in Canada’s non-profit sector. Building inclusive workplaces and implementing Indigenous knowledge could change that.
Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.
Already vulnerable populations will be hard hit by the American-led trade war. Implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call for a guaranteed livable income could help protect Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse people.
Canada’s temporary foreign worker programs have been called “contemporary slavery,” but improvement is possible if significant reforms are enacted.
Sixty per cent of rural and remote households in Canada have access to broadband at speeds the federal government deems acceptable. That number drops to 43 per cent for First Nations communities, making it more difficult to access resources like healthcare and education.
