“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 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 29: Recognize the cyclical relationship between poverty and addictions and take measures to ensure that they are addressed simultaneously.-
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