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What are the governmental responses to addressing the lingering consequences?

Adapting programs and publications to Aboriginal needs is one type of governmental response. There are also expectations for more fundamental and lasting responses to issues that continue to linger after past imperialist practices and historical globalization. Indigenous groups have called for restitution, redress, and reconciliation from diverse levels of government. Examine the responses of governments in Aboriginal issues.

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Read about the residential school experiences and effects in “Contemporary Social Issues and Historical Imperialism” on pages 181 to 186 in Perspectives on Globalization. Examine the federal government’s response to the abuses associated with residential schools.

Internet Research

Go to the Indian and Northern Affairs website and read the Government of Canada’s Statement of Reconciliation on the past actions regarding residential schools.

Find an online copy of “Aboriginal Horizontal Framework” created by the Government of Canada in consultation with Aboriginal groups. Examine the areas the government has identified as objectives for responding to Aboriginal issues.

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How effective are these responses?

How successful are government responses to Aboriginal or Indigenous issues? Examine whether the quality of life, identities, or citizenship of Aboriginal peoples has improved with government support.

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Go to the Statistics Canada website to gather information about Aboriginal peoples. What is the overall status on the health, education, language, and socio-economics of Aboriginal peoples?

Use keywords such as Aboriginal peoples, First Nations, Inuit, MĂ©tis, life expectancy, well-being, income, and workforce to help you search for the statistics and results you need.

How well has the government worked on issues related to Aboriginal peoples in Canada? Go to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada website to see reports on Aboriginal issues. Do one of the following:

  • Click on “Reports and Publications” and choose “Reports to Parliament.” Click on “All Reports by Topic” and then choose “Aboriginal Affairs.”

  • Conduct a search through “Media Centre,” “News Releases” on the latest reports on Aboriginal Affairs.

How well has the government worked on issues related to Aboriginal peoples in Canada? Go to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada website to see reports on Aboriginal issues. Do one of the following:

  • Click on “Reports and Publications” and choose “Reports to Parliament.” Click on “All Reports by Topic” and then choose “Aboriginal Affairs.”

  • Conduct a search through “Media Centre,” “News Releases” on the latest reports on Aboriginal Affairs.