![]() ![]() “One of the things cities should be looking at is how they can help the vulnerable Indigenous population. She says politicians are currently not asking Indigenous people what is needed in urban areas, something she finds frustrating. Mbarki added that many Indigenous peoples who have chosen to leave the tragedy on reserves to live in urban areas, like the GTA, are facing serious issues, such as finding affordable housing, employment and training. “We have serious issues happening in our communities like poverty, lack of clean water, crime, addictions and suicides” “I want non-Indigenous leaders to start dialogue on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with local Indigenous leaders and stop jumping on social media trends because it seems like the cool thing to do,” she said. ![]() When asked about Crombie’s effort to change the national anthem, MacDonald-Laurier Institute Indigenous Policy Analyst and Outreach Coordinator Melissa Mbarki told True North the latter “may bring you some popularity does nothing to improve the lives of Indigenous people.” The motion says, “the new wording represents a truth which is critical to the understanding of present-day Canada and that such a change is consistent with the federal government’s commitment to Reconciliation.” An Indigenous policy expert is accusing Mississauga mayor and potential Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidate Bonnie Crombie of jumping “on social media trends,” after Crombie proposed a motion to change the lyrics of Canada’s national anthem.Ĭrombie’s Motion to city council proposes to change the lyrics of Canada’s national anthem from “our home and native land” to “our home on native land.” If passed, it would have Mississauga send a letter requesting the federal government change the lyrics of O Canada. ![]()
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