Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

Get rid of the Indian Act. Everyone born in Canada should be a Canadian Citizen.

No, Most of the europians who conquered land killed/raped and kept people as slaves but the British atleast gave them land and is now paying them and giving them great benefits.

Phase out and education at the same time. They need to be presented with choice and future.

Yes, and we should offer forms of assistance

Yes, while also giving them back their land and offering education and social programs to benefit them.

no because what are they going to do drink even more

As a way to reconcile the past injustices and the ones that still continue that Aboriginal people in Canada face is by government funding. Many more actions should be in place, however financial support is a way to start. Many reservations do not even have clean water. This is disgraceful and sad for this country.

no, they should be treated as equals

Give first nations more authority over their lands including adopt normal citizenship and get rid of 'reservations'.

Every nation needs running water. What ever we need to do with out staying stuck in the past needs to be done

no they should get the same as everyone else they shouldnt be getting payed for the bad luck of their ancestors.

I believe their funding should be properly distributed and reinvested with the knowledge of the Indigenous governing bodies into infrastructure and other services to improve the overall quality of life of the aboriginal community.

we should stop giving natives OUR land and stop doing affirmative action to help them.

yes but the money needs to go towards helpful things like hospitails and schooling

No. They have already pawned enough. They need to get a job and start contributing to our economy.

No, but keep their funding and offer education, training, and social programs but funding phases out as they are integrated into society more.

In addition to changed monetary compensation, land back and other educational and training opportunities should be available.

Government funds should instead be allocated into Indigenous communities and Indigenous led programs with the counsel of Indigenous leaders

I think yes but also put in to funding all programs. Social, educational training. And the reserves for the very poor ones.

Yes, but Have an independent body of indigenous peoples that can, including independent body of indigenous auditors, allocate funds to build infrastructure, provide assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs, renegotiate and / or expand land allocation to ensure access to resources (eg. Fresh water) to ensure the Canadian government is providing their basic human rights and reconciling the past treatment of the indigenous population.

I believe first nations communities are ignored and mistreated far too often. We should not just throw more money at the problem, but we need to actually ensure we are treating them as equal citizens and providing them with access to clean drinking water,social programs, and other assistance

Throwing money is not the answer. All research and articles published state land and food sovereignty is the solution. Canada should be paying to ensure all Indigenous communities have running water for example.

No, but regulated to activities, living expenses, etc. Not just cash given for any purpose. More funding towards assistance, education and social programs.

Yes, but regulated to activities, living expenses, etc. Not just cash given for any purpose. More funding towards assistance, education and social programs.

No but reform the laws governing their ability to have equity in projects involving indigenous lands

Yes but there should be a mix of monetary funds and assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs.

Individual aboriginal people shouldn’t be given funding, but the reservations should receive substantially more funding.

Begin programs for assistance in education, training, and social programs, then begin fading out funding

I am unsure about how much money is allocated for aboriginals, but we should offer education, training, and more social programs.

Aboriginals can continue to receive the current funding, or increase it, but those who qualify for it should be audited on what they use it for to ensure bad generational habits are not passed on.

Both monetary funds and we should instead offer assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs

No, they should receive exactly the same as any other Canadian. They should receive assistance in any way that they have a lack and a need, equal to that of any other canadian. They should also be required to be citizens.

This question is wrong. The question shouldn't say "Canadian aboriginals" as that is literally calling indigenous people 'NOT normal." The question should say Indigenous, or first nations.

Yes, Indigenous people should be further compensated for their hardships and use of resources; As well as offer assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs

Yes, but it should be made sure that they are getting what the pay for. Some communities are on a boil advisory because the water treatment centre on the reserve is not up to code and when complaints are made, the government takes ages to respond. The same goes for housing, some repairs are not done up to standards for the fact that the people are indigenous. Also extra education and social programs for more remote communities would also be of help.

Yes, we should give them most of their land back and then leave them alone to form their own government.

It depends on how finically stable they are now, and if they're not doing the best, their income could be increased.

I believe that my generation and I dont have the resposibility of making up for what our ancestors did over 100 years ago. I think that everyone should have equal rights and equal freedoms.

Yes and no they should be given back how they know life but not take more advantage off this opportunity.

The Aboriginal Band councils need to be a part of Parliment and the Senate. Then thier voices can be heard, and needs adressed.

no cause all lives are precious. instead use that money to take care of the child and the goverment should provide funds for the upkeep of the child.

Give them clean water security and clean up their bad water or relocate them to an area of their choosing

The Indian act should be removed and indigenous peoples fully seen as apart of the Canadian society.

I feel that rather than spendning so much tax payers money, the government and indeigenous people should come to an agreement, instead of treating them like theyre different, include them. The government should still pay them just not so it hurts other people finacially.

Yes, however it should be so that they can survive with all the things they NEED. clean water, safe places, stuff like that. they can be independent but they should still have access to clean resources.

it should remain the same but also we should offer assistance in the form of education, training and social programs

No, but funds should be allocated towards building federal, provincial, and municipal governance structures and systems that continue to support decolonization and self-governance

Yes. We've seen a lot of success with moving towards more options for indigenous governments and removing a lot of the Indian Act away from it. We can continue to do this through UNDRIP, TRC/MMIWG and RCAPs recommendations.

Our First Nations people need to be consulted on what they need, what works for them, and how to best help them do that.

they should receive some compensation for all the unceded territory and we should help fund revserves and check in on them to make sure that it is working properly and we should remove laws that restrict traditional indeginous practices (I am Inuk)

I think the amount that they get is fine but the way in which they allocate the money they get should be reviewed so it can be better allocated

Allocated funds should be given in terms of reoperations and support based on regulations in their life, ie. Insurance.

I am chinese, I believe they don't deserve a penny and should live as a average human by making their own money.

Yes, but allocate funds solely for education, training and social programs that focus on building self-determination and autonomy for Indigenous populations. Additionally, independently audit the finances and spending habits of leaders within those communities (i.e., Chiefs, Council)

They should still be funded for the compensation of considering government took their land. but they don't need more in a sense if they're already getting more. idk...

Yes, they deserve more funds in the way of ensuring clean drinking water, reducing suicide among youth, funding per-student in residential schools etc…

Yes, also give them back their land...and stop calling them aboriginals

Whatever it takes for them to be independent and have successful communities so that they have the knowledge and power to self-actualize and flourish.

Adding their voice to our government

Make sure all reserves are up to humane standards and repair or build new infrastructure where needed. Give back more land and stop seizing it for pipelines. More social programs and training.

Tax the churches and give church land and tax money to the indigenous peoples.

They should give them their land back and I don’t agree how they are allocated and should be further compensated for their hardship and use of resources and should be phasing out of funding and should be intergrated into society.

It all depends what more comes out in regards to the Residential Schools and any other agreements that have not been honored. I have never been more embarrassed to be Canadian and our Prime Minister, as well as the historical handling of aboriginal affairs and deals is the reason for it

Yes, but the aboriginal system is in need of deep reforms. Blank cheques and the status quo will not do. Aboriginal services should be harmonized with comparable provincial services and oversight should be mandatory.

We should allocate more money to band leaders and also support education training etc. Support leaders in their spending and accountability

No, monetary money , but provide funds in ways of water, housing, food, job training, medical support, services, etc….

Money should only be given with independent yearly auditors. The money should go to stopping the reliance on taxpayer money, education, training,…. Education should be mandatory.

Yes they should be compensated. The trauma and damage has been passed down through generations. There should be a base compensation and coverage of school, medical, rehab, therapy Ect. I do also think that they should also do a better job trying to Intergrate into society

I believe that Aboriginals should be respected and looked to for guidance, for the most part, canada is a country of immigrants, the only people who are traditional Canadians are the Aboriginal peoples

Any funding should have an auditor to make sure funds are used properly to ensure everyone gets their fair share.

No, not personally. Funds should instead go to each reserve community to improve incatructure and ensure clean drinking water and reasonable food prices.

I think fundonf should continue,and I think that they should be able to apply for more if needed so they can build and develop.

Yes, and we give their land back along with assistance in the form of education, training and social programs so they can live on their land.

some people take advantage of their government funds, so you have to apply, to contribuite to the goverment

No, I believe that they need to be taught how to spend the money they are getting instead of just receiving money with no knowledge on how to spend it

I think Aboriginals should receive more government funding. One of the reasons would be the really bad water system they have. They should have more funds to build better hospitals, schools, community centers, elderly homes, and build a better life in general.

Yes, but spread out where the funds are going and offer assistance such as education, training, and social programs.

Yes, but the Indian Act needs to be repealed. The process of reconciliation will need new legislation to foster nation-to-nation cooperation, which will decide how these funds are spent.

Yes, but need to verify through third party audit being received and spent to benefit of all aboriginals, or as intended when the funding was provided.

I feel that the current spending on Canadian Aboriginals is a good amount and can increase a little more, but also allow them to have the option to integrate freely within society however they please.

i believe if they are using the funds to grow their tribe economically then yes but if they are abusing this privilege then no

I think that they should get the same funding as they do now I just don’t know how much they’re getting

I think if they need the funds, they can get them, but if they don't want and/or need them, then they don't have to have them.

Indigenous nations should receive compensation from the government so that they can adequately govern their own nation. The amount of funds that the nation is to receive should be between the government and the elders of the nation.

Due to the history of colonization, many Indigenous people have mental health issues, addiction issues, and there is a lot of unemployment, and physical health issues (diabetes). I have gone on the reserves and the situation is horrid. These things need to be addressed instead of just throwing money like it's gonna solve everything. The government should also give them their land back and invest in programs where Indigenous people can learn and return to their ancestral culture.

Keep current Government funding. Slowly phase into social resources instead of funds. Whilst providing monetary compensation, restructure into a more efficient and supportive grant for a positive impact.

they should keep a bit of government funds. But focus on offering assistance with education, training, and social programs. However they should be able to keep their culture safe

We should work with indigenous communities and leaders and figure out strategies in the most equitable way to help them build their communities up that reduces systemic racism. Whether its through funding, programs or regulation, they should be at the forefront at making these decisions.

We need to do more to enable reconciliation - which begins with land back, but also acknowledges the inequities that persist due to years of colonialism, and shifting services to account for those inequities. So that means enabling them to be self determining, self-governed and accountable to their people.

I think that aboriginals should be allowed to exist somewhat separate from the rest of society, not needing to worry about funds and living as they see fit. If any of them wish to integrate into society they should feel free too,

Yes, but the money provided should be audited to ensure it is used for the purpose it was given for.

Yes, for the required necessities and to reduce extreme hardship (eg Nunavut shipping costs). Also provide autonomy and incentivize self sufficiency

Give them some ancestral land, as this land is technically theirs, and then integrate them as citizens.

I believe that the funding model for indigenous communities needs to be revisited. I believe there needs to be better transparency and audits for those receiving funding and to disallow self-governance if there is mismanagement or a lack of accountability on the intention of the allocated funds. It requires standardized regulations, assistance and oversight. Public reporting on the use of government funds should be required and a collaborative approach should be taken.

Establish and fund a sovereign wealth fund to be used to develop their own resources. Have the individual nations sign mou's outlining requirements and funding limits. Once limit is reached, reduce funding and each nation is self sufficient.

This is not the correct question, rather it should be: are we meeting the obligations committed to during negotiations.

Funding could be increased for aboriginals in remote locations. Funding could be decreased for aboriginals closer to urban locations with an effort to integrate them into our society as citizens to a point where it could be phased out. Accounting for the funding needs to be conducted as if there is no accounting, the funds may be misused to the point of not being used as intended. Aboriginal education, training and social programs should be at par with the rest of the country.

The federal government should move to harmonize federal service provision with provincial equivalents and ensure operational funding levels and per capita access to education is equivalent for on-reserve aboriginals.

Yes, and the government should give them their land back, we should allocate funds to indigenous education in the public school system