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HIP Honouring Indigenous People

HIP Honouring Indigenous People. EDUCATION IN THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY. In Toronto 33% of the Aboriginal population has not achieved High-school diplomas, while only 10% has completed university (higher in rural communities)

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HIP Honouring Indigenous People

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  1. HIP Honouring Indigenous People

  2. EDUCATION IN THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY • In Toronto 33% of the Aboriginal population has not achieved High-school diplomas, while only 10% has completed university (higher in rural communities) • In Canada over 50% of Aboriginal households have serious literacy problems • 43% of Aboriginal people aged 20-24 dropped out of high school compared to 16% for the non-Native Canadian population, and that the suicide rate among Aboriginal children 10 – 19 years old is 5 to 8 times the rate for non-Aboriginal children (First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS) 2008/10)

  3. HISTORICAL FACTORS & CORRELATION TO POOR OUTCOMES Residential school system in 1874 Designed to “assimilate” Cultural genocide Generations of Aboriginal people victims of physical, mental and sexual abuse Most residential schools closed by mid 1970’s Last school in Canada closed in 1996 Native Child & Family Services of Toronto 3 3

  4. THIS LEAD TO… Intergenerational Trauma 60’s Scoop Over representation of Aboriginal children in care Native Child & Family Services of Toronto 4

  5. THE 60’s SCOOP • Term referred to the phenomenon beginning in 1960’s to 1980’s of UNUSUALLY high numbers of Aboriginal children apprehended from their families -substance abuse -physical abuse -sexual abuse -economic hardship, neglect Native Child & Family Services of Toronto 5 5

  6. IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Destroyed family ties, humiliation & self worth Poor parenting skills Loss of culture and language Learned abusive and unhealthy behaviours Over representation of Aboriginal Children in child welfare system Over representation of Aboriginal people in criminal justice system High rates of suicide/youth suicide Poor health outcomes Poor education outcomes General mistrust of government systems Education Justice Medical Native Child & Family Services of Toronto 6

  7. VULNERABLE COMMUNITY 3% of Ontario’s youth population is Aboriginal, yet Aboriginal Youth make up 23.5 % of our provincial youth unemployment rate. Page 6, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities power point presentation, Youth Jobs Strategy Roundtable, August 27, 2013 Native Child & Family Services of Toronto

  8. LETS “CHANGE THE PICTURE IN THE MIRROR!” Anthony Bertin, 2013 Native Child & Family Services of Toronto

  9. NCFST YOUTH FOCUS GROUP APRIL 4, 2013 & DECEMBER 10, 2013 Priorities: Education Jobs Employment Worries: “If you don’t finish high school you do nothing” “Maybe I could have done something if I applied myself” “You need to be pushed into doing something better – so my mom won’t get a phone call that her kid is dead” Native Child & Family Services of Toronto

  10. “EDUCATION IS A TICKET OUT OF POVERTY” Kenn Richard, 2013 Youth expressed anxiety about engaging in non-native services. Therefore, by offering an easily accessible, culturally safe education program at SCFLC we will attend to the educational needs of the community and address the social risk factors that Urban Aboriginal Youth face while living in a high priority neighborhood. Native Child & Family Services of Toronto

  11. Why HIP? Honouring Indigenous People

  12. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Background • State of indigenous people • RCT – education and partnerships • District Conference 2012 • Steering Committee • Separate organization - HIP • 5 districts – 6330, 7010, 7040, 7070, 7080 • Board - 5 indigenous leaders • Kenn Richard, Suzanne Brant, Diane Longboat, Tim Thompson, Ernest Beck

  13. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Mission: • Support education of indigenous people in all its forms • Promote understanding and awareness of the culture, history and issues of indigenous people to Rotarians and others

  14. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Goals: • Create an organization of Rotarians and Rotary Clubs working in partnership and in collaboration with indigenous people in Canada and other interested parties whose focus is on education in all its forms, for the purpose of: • Empowering indigenous people • Creating awareness and understanding of Aboriginal issues amongst Rotary members and others

  15. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Values: HIP adheres to the core values of the Rotary International 4-Way Test and the Seven Anishinaabek Grandfather Teachings. We believe: 1. Service – Working together with our partners to create a culture of service. 2. Integrity – Committed to and expect accountability and transparency from all of our members. Ethical and professional standards in all work and personal relationships.

  16. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Values: • Diversity – Membership and all members will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of their role. 4.Leadership – The importance of understanding leadership development and empowerment of indigenous people. 5. Collaboration – Foster partnerships and collaboration amongst Rotary clubs, Rotarians, indigenous peoples and their communities and other groups 6. Sustainability – Programs are to be designed to be sustainable, owned by the indigenous community, not becoming dependent upon Rotary to provide for continual funding and support.

  17. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Values: 7. 4-Way Test – Of the things we think, say or do: i) Is it the TRUTH? ii) Is it FAIR to all concerned? iii) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? iv) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? 8.7 Sacred Grandfather Teachings (Anishinaabek)– Truth, Humility, Honesty, Respect, Courage, Love and Wisdom (Operating Principles)

  18. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Operating Principles: Our wish is to assist, not dictate. While we operate as partners, our projects must be owned by the indigenous people. The indigenous people must participate at all levels. 1. We are sensitive in all our words and actions to the damage done by the residential school system. We respect that the healing process for many is still ongoing and there is still much reconciliation to be done. We aim to be part of this process. 2. We acknowledge skepticism and hesitation around our motives as part of the bridge-building process. Trust needs to be established, will take time and is best done through developing strong relationships.

  19. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Operating Principles: 3. We value the spirituality and respect for the Earth our indigenous partners represent. 4. We stay out of politics. 5. We understand, recognize and support the desire of the youth to learn of their indigenous roots, history and culture. 6. We recognize culture at each talking circle and where possible open with a story or meditation. 7. We continually increase our indigenous knowledge about the culture, customs, history and issues of indigenous peoples. We also understand the respect held for elders, and that each community may have separate elected and hereditary chiefs.

  20. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Operating Principles: 8. We do not promise more than we can deliver. 9. We understand indigenous issues are prevalent both in rural and urban areas and not every indigenous community is the same. 10. We follow the core values in the Rotary 4-way test and 7 sacred grandfather teachings(outlined separately).

  21. HIPHonouring Indigenous People HIP’s Role? Our mission, values and principles were developed after extensive discussions with many Rotarians and indigenous leaders. Our role, in part, will be to: • Create a “go-to” website - www.rotaryhip.com • List and share educational project opportunities • Create opportunities to partner with other clubs and groups • Provide ideas for clubs to create awareness amongst club members and other Canadians • Provide a place to go for all Canadians to become better informed about indigenous culture and history

  22. HIPHonouring Indigenous People HIP’s Role? • Provide leadership and an example for all Canadians to follow • Create a tax receipt facility for personal donations (to be finalized) • Provide updates on current activities throughout Ontario and across Canada

  23. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Further Reading

  24. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Links Legend O- organization R – reports I – individual V – videos Organizations • Chiefs of Ontario – www.chiefs-of-ontario.org The Chiefs of Ontario is a political forum and secretariat for collective decision-making, action, advocacy for the 133 First Nation communities located in Ontario. The basic purpose of the Chiefs of Ontario office is to enable the political leadership to discuss and to decide on regional, provincial and national priorities affecting First Nation people in Ontario and to provide a unified voice on these issues. The main objective of the Chiefs of Ontario office is to facilitate the discussion, planning, implementation and evaluation of all local, regional and national matters affecting the First Nation people of Ontario. The central office is based in Toronto to maintain a presence for First Nations in Ontario that is non-government and non-political in order to communicate with government officials on an urgent basis.

  25. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Partnerships • One Laptop/Child • Elephant Thoughts • Others – other clubs – North South, The Martin Aboriginal Educational Initiative, Frontier College, Third World

  26. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Success Stories: • The Rotary Club of Collingwood Georgian Bay is partnering with Elephant Thoughts – a Collingwood-based charitable organization- to deliver science-based programs in several fly-in communities in northwestern Ontario including Attawapiskat, Kichenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and Fort Albany. The project includes providing teacher kits and volunteer teachers. Elephant Thoughts has received a number of awards for its innovative educational work. Contact Lorne Kenney, HIP Board Member or Lisa Farano.

  27. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Success Stories: • The Rotary Club of Toronto, in partnership with Toronto’s First Nations Public School, has organized several Career Days. Rotarians from a number of areas including chiropractic medicine, investment, hotel, catering and communications spoke with the children about career possibilities that they probably had not considered. The club also answered an urgent call for backpacks for the school’s students, donating more than 100 within 48 hours.

  28. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Success Stories: • The Rotary Club of Toronto is partnering with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto in developing and finalizing a high school equivalency GED program in Scarborough. This program helps young people who have dropped out of school obtain an equivalent to secondary school education. • The Club in the past year has invited Mr. Justice Murray Sinclair, John Ralston Saul and Tom Sanderson to address us on indigenous peoples’ issues.

  29. SCARBOORUGH CHILD & FAMILY LIFE CENTER 156 GALLOWAY ROAD Native Child & Family Services of Toronto

  30. HIPHonouring Indigenous People What You Can Do To Be A Success Story? • Educate yourself and others about current and past history through books, links and this website. • Attend a PowWow. • Take time to seek out, speak with, listen to and understand an indigenous person. Everyone has a story. • Invite an indigenous person to speak to your Rotary club – bring guests, better still, invite indigenous people to become members. • Create a committee in your club and district, and partner in a project.

  31. HIPHonouring Indigenous People What You Can Do To Be A Success Story? • Visit a reserve or Native Child and Family Services Centre in your area • Try to dispel myths about the indigenous people. • Visit a Native Friendship Centre in your community. • Talk to others about indigenous people. Invite them to visit the website. • Get involved politically if you are so inclined. Take a stand on an issue. • Host a forum in your community.

  32. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Become a Member/Make a Donation Money is needed for administration, communication and projects. Becoming a Member HIP offers an opportunity and a place for those who want to be part of creating a different future for Canada and who believe now is the time. HIP creates the space for this to happen. Charter Memberships for $100 will be offered until June 30, 2015.

  33. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Membership HIP members will be able to participate in activities that are important to the well-being of our country.Membership offers: • Access to current and existing programs • Information about other education programs you can join • An opportunity to obtain partners(other Rotary clubs or outside partnerships) • Guidelines on how to work with the indigenous community

  34. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Membership • Awareness, ideas and materials on our “go-to” website • Partnership with Rotary in providing educational opportunities for indigenous people • Access to ready-made PowerPoint presentations • Updates on current activities • A facility for providing charitable tax receipts

  35. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Making a Donation For individuals, Rotary clubs, Rotary districts, corporations and foundations there are different donation support levels: Bronze for an annual gift of $250 Silver for an annual gift of $500 Gold for an annual gift of $1,000 Platinum for an annual gift of $2,500 Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum members will be recognized, unless requested otherwise, on the HIP website. Donors will receive charitable tax receipts when charitable status is approved by Canada Revenue Agency.

  36. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Why Is HIP A Good Thing? • Education • Awareness • Focus – powerful • Create understanding • A better country Come walk the path with HIP

  37. HIPHonouring Indigenous People Questions, Answers Suggestions & Comments Become a Member!

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