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How I Came to be Raised by Wolves
No full textMy experiences have given me a foundation from which to understand the confluence of blood and magic in my origin story. I would like to share two parts of that story with you now
I Can Make a Difference and so Can You!
No full textNicole Flynn is a twenty-four year old advocate, artist and athlete with Down syndrome. Nicole began public speaking at eight years old when she would talk to various groups - such as classes at the University of Toronto and at Humber, Centennial and Seneca Colleges - about her achievements and goals. As she got older, she started to speak seriously about people who are different and how they want to be treated with equality. Nicole is also passionate about saving the environment. This speech was written for a Youth to Youth Summit in September, 2017
The Treatment of Aboriginal Children in Canada: A Violation of Human Rights Demanding Remedy
No full textThis article examines two problems faced by the Canadian population: the current conditions of Aboriginal children and the lack of concrete course of action established to improve the dire conditions and lack of access to basic resources. This article proposes that a human rights framework can be utilized to address the disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in Canada. An integrated human rights framework acknowledges the complexity of the relationship between universal, natural and legal rights and provides a system of accountability to track the quality and success of the improvements made by the government of Canada. Due to the complex and systematic nature of the problem, a human rights framework provides a way to supplement the treaties and agreements that the government of Canada has often used as reasons for not taking responsibility. This paper concludes that an integrated human rights framework is an effective way to address the significant gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in terms of access and funding for social, health and educational services.
Interracial Adoption: One Family's Journey
No full textA crucial concern regarding the adoption of Indigenous children into “white” families is the separation of the child from her/his Indigenous community and the struggles for the children involved. This paper examines the struggles faced by one Anishinawbe child and his family, the Lees, to come to terms with this dynamic when they adopted him in the early 70s. After the adoption they came to understand themselves as a family that was no longer “white”, one that faced unique challenges as well as opportunities. The initial strategy of the parents was to maintain his contact with the Indigenous community and culture. However, it became apparent that they had to find a way to Indigenize themselves as well. This was accomplished with the assistance of the Indigenous community. This story, unfortunately, does not reflect the majority of transracial adoptions. It is a hopeful one but also raises questions for the role of Indigenous communities, adoptive parents and in particular for policy makers.
The Neglected Human
No full textThis dissertation aims at examining the Human Rights Tribunal ruling of January 26, 2016 from the perspective of an ally. This article finds that the ruling is truly momentus and a form of justice to combat the injustice committed by the federal government. In conclusion, the findings of this piece finds that the future include reconcilition between all people in order to stand in solidarity with one another
Aboriginal Graduate Student and a Non-Aboriginal Faculty Supervisor: A Relationship Examined
No full textThis article investigates and shares the elements of a successful working relationship between an Aboriginal graduate student and a non-Aboriginal faculty supervisor. In order to explore the emerging relationship, each author reflected on the experience by recording weekly journal entries and examining supporting literature. Through examination of the literature and their own metacognition, the authors came to the realization that theirs’ was a productive and enjoyable relationship due in large part to mutual respect and consistent back and forth feedback