Cultural supports key to reducing Manitoba's exceptionally high child apprehension rates: study
Why It Matters
Child welfare systems disproportionally impact First Nations families and can contribute to intergenerational trauma. Providing families with culturally appropriate support can prevent child apprehension.
Time to shift from acknowledgement to action for Indigenous wellbeing: experts
Why It Matters
Indigenous people are underrepresented in Canada’s non-profit sector. Building inclusive workplaces and implementing Indigenous knowledge could change that.
Delivering DEI: 10 innovative non-profits awarded $1M to overcome small business barriers
Why It Matters
Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.
Indigenous Connectivity Institute gets funding boost, shifts focus to Canada communities
Why It Matters
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.
Small Economy Works helping drive entrepreneurship in Indigenous communities
Why It Matters
In communities with different standards, access to employment and education, it’s important to have programs that are hands-on, culturally relevant and flexible to better equip people for training and entrepreneurship.