Poverty In Canada

There are many socio-economic, socio-cultural and environmental challenges for Indigenous Australians, however the ones that cause the most struggle include: • Lower income, where in 2006, the average household income for Indigenous families came to just over half of the average household income for non-indigenous families. • A Higher Unemployment Rate, when in 2011, the 16% unemployment rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples was more than three times higher than the unemployment rate for non-indigenous people, which sat at 5%. Non-indigenous Australians were also more likely to be employed in jobs like construction and mining, having a 25% blue collar employment rate compared to the 10% employment rate of Indigenous people. • Schooling and Educational Attainment 2) Select one preventable chronic disease in which we have studies from Australia’s Health (Cardiovascular disease, cancer or mental health).

The children received a low level of education, as they were expected to work as “manual labourers” and “domestic servants” (J). Source F contains statistics collected thirty years after the assimilation policies ended. The fact that the unemployment rate has increased after thirty years suggests that these Aboriginal children who were denied education are unable to find work due to this

Poverty is a serious issue in Canada needs to be addressed promptly. Poverty is not simply about the lack of money an individual has; it is much more than that. The World Bank Organization defines poverty by stating that, “Poverty is hunger. Poverty is lack of shelter. Poverty is being sick and not being able to see a doctor. Poverty is not having access to school and not knowing how to read. Poverty is not having a job, is fear for the future, living one day at a time”. In Canada, 14.9 percent of Canada’s population has low income as Statistics Canada reports, which is roughly about two million of Canadians in poverty or on the verge of poverty. In addition, according to an UNICEF survey, 13.3 percent of Canadian children live in

Firstly, the aboriginal people do not have enough jobs and educational buildings to support the large population of young people. Almost half the aboriginal people in

A person will need an education to achieve a job. The finding ‘closing the gap did’ was recorded scores from NAPLAN results and the findings were between 90 and 95% of non-Indigenous achieved average or above the nation minimum however over Indigenous only 30% achieving this. Our government is helping these targets be achieved with having attention drawn to infrastructure, workforce of teachers and school leaders supply quality, curriculum, allow for more parent involvement and greater opportunities. There are more opportunities for pathways into work place, or training to help those that school just isn’t for. In February there was $98.8 million over five year provided for an extra 200 teachers for remote school in Northern Territory. Making it compulsory for remote juveniles to attend school for achieving greater attendance. The fund will help for enabling them to expand the National Accelerated Literacy Program that helps literacy and numeracy skills that have successful helped Indigenous and will hopefully further improve standards. The aim is also to give an understanding to parents and teacher of these remote communities and become a further part of their child’s education. There is a plan by closing the gap to build in the northern Territory to fund a $28.9 million three Indigenous facilities which will accommodate years 8 to 12 and help give the Indigenous young people an

Poverty, by definition, means “the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support.” (Poverty Definition, n.d.) Although Canada is a prosperous country and holds a position as one of the top 20 richest countries in the world, poverty is still prevalent. The question poverty holds is; does poverty have a positive or negative impact in the Canadian society? Poverty is a significant discussion because it is a complex epidemic that has significant implications for the entire society as it affects thousands of families in Canada. Many Canadian families today face poverty due to the change of socio-economic trends, and/or other factors such as unemployment or low income, lack of education, divorces, drug addictions, and

Socioeconomic factors are associated with education, employment, and income, and each, has a substantial influence on the health of Indigenous Australians. Education, which is inaccessible for many Indigenous people, allows for the greater knowledge of health issues, and the increased understanding of both protective behaviors and risk factors. It is a known fact that with a lack of education or one that is poor, there is a increased risk that there will be less employment opportunities – ultimately leading to little or no income. Hence, the vicious poverty cycle is born. Education enables

Canada is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, however, many citizens are below the blurred poverty line. (251). The poverty line in Canada is measured by the LICO-IAT (boooook) and the MBM (253). The resources for those below the poverty line are very poor; food banks and shelters are unable to uphold the amount of people that are in need of them. (252). Among the poor, many people have paid employment, however, it is not enough.

Finally, a key point is made, it’s not as if the Aboriginal peoples are not doing anything to improve their situations but they need government support (Puxley,

For the last 200 years Indigenous people have been victims of discrimination, prejudice and disadvantage. Poor education, poor living conditions and general poverty are still overwhelming issues for a large percentage of our people and we remain ‘as a group, the most poverty stricken sector of the working class’ in Australia (Cuthoys 1983).

Poverty is a severe social problem amongst many First Nations. In my opinion, many of Canada's First Nations people live in poverty today because of the government's actions towards them in the years following Confederation. The poverty of First Nations has been the result of being stripped of their lands and have been sent to reserves, sent to Residential schools where they were being abused as well as a serious lack of educational opportunities, and rights have been violated by the government. 55.6% of the poor are First Nations, and a lot of them live in reserves around Canada that the government has put them in. Most parents cannot find a job because they live in reserves and it is so far away from civilization, this means most parents don't have necessities because jobs are not close to them, The reserves have no working water, overcrowded homes, and

For young indigenous children, they may think the life their parents have lived is the only choice for themselves and therefore not try to “get off the bums and get a job”. We need to stop stereotyping indigenous Australians and help give them every opportunity to make a successful life for themselves and their

For Aboriginal Canadian, poverty rates are higher than the general population. Poverty rate recorded among unattached Aboriginals was 55.9% in 2000 and 31.2% for those living in families. Even for people of color, poverty rates were much higher than the general population of Canada. There are four main issues that cause high poverty rates in Canada which include: social assistance benefits, minimum wage, low-wage employment, and differences in employment and wages among groups who are at risk of poverty. According to Chapter 7, social assistance benefits are low and are not able to keep people out of poverty, in addition the gap between benefits and poverty line has been increasing. The principle of social assistance states that, it should not exceed the low income workers who are employed, and is not intended to give a adequate standard of living. In Alberta and British Columbia, minimum wage is an issue as it fell around $8.00 in 2010 and earners lived in poverty. According to Chapter 3, women, person of color, or recent immigrants are more likely to earn low-wage, along with young people and people will less

Government initiatives often fail to address other root causes. More than 200 years of dispossession, racism and discrimination have left Indigenous Australians with some of the lowest levels of education, highest levels of unemployment, poorest health and most appalling housing conditions.

The World Health Organisation ‘dietary risks’ as the important reason of illness and death in Australia exceeding both smoking and obesity(Browne J, Gleeson D). Arming Indigenous people with quality education would afford them with opportunities to secure better jobs, ensuing quality life through higher incomes and good health. The education sector would need special improvements in the form of genuine cooperation and discussion between Education providers and Indigenous Australians. The foremost emphasis part must be generating alertness among the family as it applies strong inspiration on children’s attitude towards school and ensures attendance, specifically in rural areas. A right step towards this direction is the five year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan 2010-2014, in which, education providers would close the educational gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students through six essential policy requirements. More on, government needs to take some steps with indigenous people. For example by proving free educational campaign and necessary education to all the indigenous students. The indigenous people are more dependent on the government schemes and welfare which resulting in increasing in poverty and unemployment. Why they are more dependent on government because they don’t have much employment opportunities. The AICC [Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (Indigenous Chamber)] was launch to encourage and help the interests of Indigenous Australians through economic individuality. Employment opportunities not only help them financially but they also support them to secure their future and helps to improve standard of living. For greater employment opportunities for Indigenous people. Governments and employers have to work together with them and