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===Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility=== | ===Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility=== | ||
Governments have started to accept responsibility for how their actions hurt Indigenous Peoples. This is due to the efforts of Indigenous Peoples. All Canadians are called to a lifelong process of reconciliation. | Governments have started to accept responsibility for how their actions hurt Indigenous Peoples. This is due to the efforts of Indigenous Peoples. All Canadians are called to a lifelong [https://nctr.ca/ process of reconciliation]. | ||
For newcomers to Canada, a first step is to learn the truth about past and present injustices. You should also learn about the Nations on whose land you live and work. Learn about their histories, cultures, languages, and the issues facing them today. | For newcomers to Canada, a first step is to learn the truth about past and present injustices. You should also learn about the Nations on whose land you live and work. Learn about their histories, cultures, languages, and the issues facing them today. | ||
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===Rights and freedoms=== | ===Rights and freedoms=== | ||
Canada’s constitution includes the ''Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' (often called the "Charter"). It highlights key '''freedoms''' all Canadians enjoy. For example, you can: | Canada’s constitution includes the [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/schedule-b-to-the-canada-act-1982-uk-1982-c-11/latest/schedule-b-to-the-canada-act-1982-uk-1982-c-11.html ''Charter of Rights and Freedoms''] (often called the "Charter"). It highlights key '''freedoms''' all Canadians enjoy. For example, you can: | ||
* speak freely | * speak freely | ||
* believe in any religion or no religion | * believe in any religion or no religion | ||
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That all said, the reality is that people living in Canada are not always treated equally. For example, women often face wage discrimination. The law says this is not okay. | That all said, the reality is that people living in Canada are not always treated equally. For example, women often face wage discrimination. The law says this is not okay. | ||
As well, there are laws, policies, and practices that create and uphold discrimination. This is called '''systemic discrimination'''. For example, antiIndigenous racism is embedded in many of our laws and institutions. Governments are starting to come to terms with this. In BC, the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner works to shift discriminatory laws, policies, and cultures. | As well, there are laws, policies, and practices that create and uphold discrimination. This is called '''systemic discrimination'''. For example, antiIndigenous racism is embedded in many of our laws and institutions. Governments are starting to come to terms with this. In BC, the [https://bchumanrights.ca/ Office of the Human Rights Commissioner] works to shift discriminatory laws, policies, and cultures. | ||
===Responsibilities=== | ===Responsibilities=== | ||
