As a Social justice activist, it troubles me greatly that both the Canadian government and society lacks the will to end the violence against Aboriginal women, which is a result of poverty, economic inequality, lack of opportunity, inadequate social services and historical prejudice. Racial caste is alive and well in Canada. Theres a disturbing triumphant racial narrative in our national conversation. We rarely, if ever, discuss racism. Even as stats beg us to. The 2004 General Social Survey noted that Aboriginal women 15 years and older are three and a half times more likely to experience violence than non-Aboriginal women. Both Amnesty International and the United Nations have called upon the federal government to investigate the deaths and disappearances. If the federal government cared at all, there would be a well-funded national inquiry, and a comprehensive Aboriginal-driven strategy to end the violence. - Obert Madondo
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:35:15 +0000
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