You Make All The Difference.
Why We Need Your Support.
The history of Indigenous peoples in Canada is complex. Bitter, demoralizing legacies are now being brought to light. Colonization, the Indian Act, the segregation of people into restricted parcels of land called Indian Reserves, and the creation of Indian Hospitals, are just some of the realities that have left a huge and lasting negative effect on Indigenous lives. The most widespread act was the ultimate national experiment of assimilation - the Indian Residential School system.
Even the churches, which should have asserted peace and justice, were complicit in eradicating local languages, cultures, spirituality, and so much more.
Every compounded action resulted in severe damage to Indigenous peoples’ ways of life, the destruction of families and communities, and most importantly, the loss of their identity.
Some staggering truths about Indigenous peoples in Canada
44.2%
Of First Nations people in Canada who live on reserve have a dwelling that needed major repairs
17.9%
of Indigenous students who live on-reserve attend provincial or private schools off-reserve
47.2%
Of Indigenous families on-reserve in Saskatchewan are lone-parent families
$20,452
Average Total Income of Saskatchewan First Nations, aged 15 years and over, on-reserve
52.2%
Of children in foster care in Canada are Indigenous, but account for only 7.7% of the child population
31.7%
The Income Assistance Dependency Rate for Saskatchewan First Nations on-reserve is 31.7%
The Reality of Today
As a result of the long, disheartening history, so many Indigenous people in Canada live in poverty and have poor health, subpar education, and inadequate housing. Often, many generations are forced to live together in crowded conditions. They have lower income levels, higher rates of unemployment, and higher levels of incarceration.
Ensuring a Better Tomorrow
Northern Bridge Community Partnership realizes there is no single, sweeping solution to right the wrongs experienced by our Indigenous brothers and sisters. Meaningful change will happen when more and more Canadians step forward and join hands in solidarity and service.
Northern Bridge Community Partnership is committed to standing with Indigenous peoples as neighbours, friends, and full partners. It is only then that decisions can be made that positively affect us all. Together, we are shaping programs and services, and will serve in any way we are asked.
Ways to Give