Effects Of Stereotypes (Sarah)
What stereotype makes society believe that all Indigenous people live on reserves?
The stereotype that they are not modernized.
How do the effects of colonization impact the lives of Indigenous youth?
Indigenous kids feel alienated in their communities and schools.
What city in Canada has the highest concentration of Indigenous people?
In Winnipeg, 1 in 10 people are either First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
True or false: It’s more expensive to keep Indigenous people “contained” than to integrate them into society.
True.
How does the law treat Indigenous people based on stereotypes?
Most Indigenous people are seen as criminals and are treated as such, there are higher arrest rates for Indigenous people due to this stereotype.
How did Colonization affect their cultural ways?
Colonizers burned their ceremonial items, forbid them from speaking their language and practicing their traditions, and put them in non-prime land.
Compared to the Canadian Population, what age group is half of the Indigenous people who live in the cities?
Half of the Indigenous people living in the cities are under 25.
When living in the city, have all Indigenous people left their ways behind? What do they do now?
No. Many Indigenous people still connect with their culture, language, and practices, even integrating it into their communities.
What stereotype instills the idea that Indigenous people are "noble savages"?
The sterotype that Indigenous people are "barbaric".
How were Indigenous families impacted by colonization?
There are broken families, generational trauma being passed down to other generations, conflict within family, etc.
How do run-ins with the law for non-Indigenous children contrast with Indigenous children?
Indigenous children are 5x more likely than non-Indigenous to be in trouble with the law.
How can we as Canadian citizens help to better integrate Indigenous people into our society?
Raise education for natives so they can learn and heal, educate non-natives, allowing Indigenous cultures to flourish, adapting to specific needs, and changing and strengthening our relationships.
What Indigenous life aspect is affected by the stereotype that Indigenous people are "incompetent"?
Jobs--Indigenous people are not being hired as much due to the idea that they are 'incompetent'.
What happened to the Indigenous land that still holds true to the present day?
Colonizers stole the land and built their own cities
How many Indigenous kids don’t finish school?
1 of 3 Indigenous kids do not finish school.
What are some of the ways mentioned that have been a help to include and educate both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people?
Lesley Varley working to access health for healing, Urban Native Youth Association gives new skills and training to become a part of the community, Local Native Friendship Center is a place for cultural activities--Center in Val d’Or is a daycare with both non-natives and natives, and Red River College is sharing information about Indigenous people to future counselors.