The rate of suicide is also staggering, an epidemic, described by some as, “babies killing themselves,” . Recently a child as young as 10 killed herself.
First Nations receive negligible levels of philanthropic funding for children, youth, and families as compared over ninety billion dollars provided to other Canadians. (From Truth to Reconciliation | 167)
Living in remote communities can create a sense of aloneness, children are social its how we learn, by mimicking others. With no community activities, impoverished conditions, as this was by design when reservations were forced upon first nations people, there was no economic growth or infrastructures development, schools, medical facilities were not considered when government implemented the Indian act and created reservations.
Change is needed, we can be the change needed. Each Canadian can reach out to our First Nations families their youth the children and elderly. We can support and help with some of the nessities of life, food. shelter clothing and clean water.
We can show love, respect and understanding today starting with a greeting card.
Hello- Boozhoo or Aaniin, Ojibewa Hello- tanisi, Cree Hello- Salut-french
Hello- Ainngai Inuktitut