Annual Year in Review – June 2020
True North Aid - Year in Review 2020
Recorded June 11th, 2020 via Zoom Conference
ROOT CAUSES OF FIRST NATIONS POVERTY
The root causes of first nations’ poverty are probably, in the end, indeterminate. But that does not stop people from sharing opinions about these (often negatively, thoughtlessly, or hatefully). Here, we want to put some thought into...
APRIL 2020 HIGHLIGHTS
SUPPORTING FIRST NATIONS DURING COVID-19
Learning from Home Backpack Campaign
As part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to...
OCTOBER 2019 HIGHLIGHTS
We first met Thomas in June of this year when we visited Eabametoong First Nation for the first time. (more…)
Health Inequalities for Indigenous Peoples
Social Determinants of Health
Indigenous peoples in Canada represent the fastest growing population in Canada and suffer from some of the biggest health inequalities in Canada.
To understand some of...
Water Challenges in Indigenous Communities
As of October 2019, there are 58 Indigenous communities across Canada under long term drinking water advisories. Communities that have no running water at all were not considered when this number was tallied. For example, 10% of First Nation...
FIRST NATIONS POVERTY IN CANADA
Poverty among Canada’s indigenous peoples should not be accepted as a norm. Self-determination and empowerment is on the rise, and there is hope in economic programs that promote education, in economic gains being made on several fronts, and...
HOW TO HELP FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES IN CANADA
True North Aid is one of several Canadian charities and organizations that are committed to serving northern Indigenous communities in Canada. Although Canada is a very prosperous nation, sadly, over 60% of children living in northern...
HOW TO DONATE TO FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES IN CANADA
For those us who want to help Indigenous communities in Canada we invite you to CONTACT US, and we can help provide direction. Below are some other ways that you can support northern communities. Indigenous Communities in Canada, (First...
MONTH OF RECONCILIACTION
Throughout the month of September, True North Aid will invite Canadians to take a step forward towards an intentional journey of reconciliation, offering ideas on how to meaningfully do so on our social media platforms including Twitter,...