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.
I whole heartedly agree … and it’s this level of understanding and appreciation that is much needed in Canada. If only there were more people with your perspective in our government and halls of power that could do more to help this situation.
I enjoy the discourse and discussion … I agree that Canada has been having a more open conversation about this over the past 20 years but sadly, it’s still a debate with very stereotypical, short sighted and even racist overtones in many groups, including those in government.
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.
I whole heartedly agree … and it’s this level of understanding and appreciation that is much needed in Canada. If only there were more people with your perspective in our government and halls of power that could do more to help this situation.
I enjoy the discourse and discussion … I agree that Canada has been having a more open conversation about this over the past 20 years but sadly, 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.