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Decolonization and Indigenous rights
Recommendation 3:
Develop strong networking opportunities with the Vancouver Island Tribal Groups to better address the high number of individuals who identify as having Vancouver-Island ancestry.
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Develop plain-language, standardized public information about status cards for retailers and other front-line staff, in particular a clear online toolbox addressing the question “I am serving someone who is using their status card, what do I need to know?” This should include a clear statement that an expired status card is not invalid.
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Develop options for, and engage with First Nations on, a consistent and streamlined systems solution for use of status cards to reduce time spent at the till in a way that benefits status card holders, and makes the process less variable and paper-heavy for retailers.
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Recommendation 119:
Develop knowledge and read the Final Report. Listen to the truths shared, and acknowledge the burden of these human and Indigenous rights violations, and how they impact Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people today.
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Develop and implement culturally safe, self-determined processes that facilitate robust data collection to monitor the health and wellness of all Métis people living in BC. This must include upholding Métis data governance standards, and accurate identification of registered Métis citizens and self-identified Métis people within provincially held datasets.
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Develop and action a Métis “Lifestyle as Medicine” Health and Wellness Strategy that recognizes and reflects Métis cultural traditions and values.
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Develop a Métis Mental Health and Wellness Action Plan to improve mental wellness, reduce problematic substance use, and address the harmful effects of colonialism, assimilation attempts, and the residential school system.
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Recommendation 117:
Denounce and speak out against violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people.
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Recommendation 118:
Decolonize by learning the true history of Canada and Indigenous history in your local area. Learn about and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ history, cultures, pride, and diversity, acknowledging the land you live on and its importance to local Indigenous communities, both historically and today.
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Recommendation 18:
Cultural organizations should respect the basic human rights and occupational health of Indigenous and Black artists during COVID-19. Arts organizations may consider shifting to a service provision model at this time. But also accepting that artists may not be able to travel in the upcoming months (years even). Organizations should find alternative ways to feature and service the artists they represent.
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