The First Nations natives are ironically living in poverty in Canada, one of the richer countries in the world. Manitoba natives are more likely to grow up in poverty, drop out of school, live off social assistance in dilapidated housing and suffer family violence, not to mention, a shorter lifespan than average. The government are not taking any action for this, and based on the UN Human Development Index, quality of life on Manitoba First Nations ranks the lowest in Canada. 25 percent of the First Nations’ children population across Canada live in poverty. There is less money to afford infrastructure, and most of the houses there require repairs. The government is not planning to help out the First Nations there at all. Is the relationship between the First Nations and government the cause of the government letting the First Nations live in poverty?
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jANUARY 29TH
jANUARY 29TH