TRC Calls to Action by Samantha Mazzilli3 https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx Go to https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform-single/beyond-94. Choose ONE Call to Action, and post below: its name/number, its status (in progress? Not started? Completed?), and its significance (What does it mean? Why is it important?). I've put an example below already! en-us 2021-03-05 18:54:54 UTC 2021-03-08 19:07:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Call to Action #28: Require all law students to take a course in Aboriginal people and the law. samanthamazzilli3 https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1275120165 STATUS: In progress (most schools offer optional courses, but not mandatory)
SIGNIFICANCE: Lawyers are leaders in society, and should understand Indigenous history and cultures. ]]> 2021-03-05 18:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1275120165 Call to Action #78: Commit to funding of $10 million over seven years to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283886042 STATUS: In progress - project is underway.
SIGNIFICANCE: To help the communities to come out and tell their stories of their residential school experiences.

]]> 2021-03-08 18:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283886042 Call to Action #13: Acknowledge that Aboriginal rights include Aboriginal language rights. https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283886160 STATUS: Complete
SIGNIFIGANCE: The Indigenous Languages Act would recognize First Nations, Inuit and Métis language rights and jurisdictions. It is important because it will further affirm the rights of Indigenous people and preserve their languages for future generations.  ]]> 2021-03-08 18:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283886160 Call to Action #24: Require all medical and nursing students to take a course dealing with Aboriginal health issues https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283888513 STATUS: In progress (project proposed). Several medical schools across Canada offer courses on Indigenous health issues, but not all are mandatory.
SIGNIFICANCE: Doctors and nurses should understand how to deal with Indigenous issues, including areas like residential schools, Indigenous teachings and practices along with their history.]]> 2021-03-08 18:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283888513 Call to Action #1: Reduce the number of Aboriginal children in care https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283891800 STATUS: In Progress- Projects Proposed
SIGNIFICANCE: Children need to be in a proper environment and be with their families.]]> 2021-03-08 18:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283891800 Call to Action #30: Eliminate the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in custody over the next decade https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283899616 STATUS: In Progress - Projects Proposed.
SIGNIFICANCE: To reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in custody.]]> 2021-03-08 18:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283899616 Call to Action #21: Provide sustainable funding for existing and new Aboriginal healing centres https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283899662 In progress- Projects underway]]> 2021-03-08 18:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283899662 Call to Action #7: Eliminate educational and employment gaps https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283902766 Status: In progress: Projects Proposed
Significance: to offer Indigenous people jobs and programs that aren't funded by the same money as pre-existing programs]]> 2021-03-08 18:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283902766 Call to Action #23 Increase the number of Aboriginal professionals working in the health care field https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283903441 STATUS: In Progress
SIGNIFICANCE: Indigenous students should have equal opportunity to work in the medical field. Also calls for culturally safe training for medical students to do a better job to support Indigenous staff. Helps address the health inequities and racism faced by Indigenous peoples]]> 2021-03-08 18:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283903441 Call to Action #11: Provide adequate funding for First Nations students seeking post-secondary education https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283917872 STATUS: In progress
SIGNIFICANCE: Call upon the federal government to provide adequate funding for First Nations students seeking a post-secondary education. ]]> 2021-03-08 18:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283917872 Call to Action #7 Eliminate educational and employment gaps https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283918744 STATUS: In Progress : Project underway
SIGNIFICANCE: To help all Aboriginal people find jobs in Canada, and to not be exulded in job offers]]> 2021-03-08 18:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthamazzilli3/z6cx90g7bxigugx/wish/1283918744