Over one million Canadian children live in poverty. Child poverty is a pernicious childhood adversity that has detrimental long-term impacts on health, development and well-being throughout life.
it’s still a debate with very stereotypical, short sighted and even racist overtones in many groups, including those in government.
This is very much a shame, and hopefully it’s only a matter of time before those groups/people fade away, because that is not what Canada is about.
I am optimistic that things will continue to change for the better, especially when I see more celebrations of indigenous culture being offered throughout the region I live in.
Even the inclusion of smudging ceremonies at helps to raise more awareness, and I’m seeing more of that, even in events not specifically focused on indigenous culture.
This is very much a shame, and hopefully it’s only a matter of time before those groups/people fade away, because that is not what Canada is about.
I am optimistic that things will continue to change for the better, especially when I see more celebrations of indigenous culture being offered throughout the region I live in.
Even the inclusion of smudging ceremonies at helps to raise more awareness, and I’m seeing more of that, even in events not specifically focused on indigenous culture.