“What We Heard About Poverty in B.C. – Supplemental Report” was produced in 2018 by the Government of British Columbia, following 28 community consultations and conversations. The report provides an overview of issues that were identified along with the feedback on possible ideas and activities received through the series of community meetings.
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From the Métis specific poverty reduction consultation
Recommendation 7: There is little support for grandparents raising their grandchildren. It is recommended that the Provincial Government provide more support for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.-
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From the Métis specific poverty reduction consultation
Recommendation 8: There is little or no support for Métis families struggling to keep their families together. Métis children are being taken from their families and moved into the care of government because the family is in poverty. It is recommended that the monies currently spent by the Provincial Government to keep Métis children in care be utilized to invest in Métis families to enable them to remain within their family environment.-
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From the Métis specific poverty reduction consultation
Recommendation 9: Children cannot learn on empty stomachs. It is recommended that the Provincial Government put in place healthy meal programs in schools.-
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From Indigenous poverty reduction consultations
Recommendation 19: Establish standard breakfast and lunch programs in schools.-
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From Indigenous poverty reduction consultations
Recommendation 26: Increase culturally appropriate community based and accessible services for Indigenous people including decolonizing employment, education and life skills training and supports, mental health and substance use, and child and family supports.-
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- Accessibility ,
- Accessible services and technology ,
- Culture and language ,
- Decolonization and Indigenous rights ,
- Discrimination and hate ,
- Economic inequality ,
- Education and employment ,
- Health ,
- Health, wellness and services ,
- Mental health and detention ,
- Poverty and economic inequality ,
- Public services ,
- Racism ,
- Substance use
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From Indigenous poverty reduction consultations
Recommendation 30: Evaluate provincial policies and practices related to social assistance and child welfare for the purpose of improving them to meet community needs.-
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