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.
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.
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.
For Indigenous communities, indicators prioritizing community health and wellbeing need to be baked into decisions about physical infrastructure.
