Should Canadian aboriginals receive more government funds?

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.

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

I think the funding should stay the same

the restrictive land use laws used in reservations should be improved so that reservations are more hospitable.

Yes, and Indigenous sovereignty over land and resources should be further recognized by the federal government

Yes but help them allocate it to more services like education infrastructure and essentials services don't just throw money at them

I think that there funds and everything should be match that of anybody else in the country regardless of their skin colour.

In order to ensure Indigenous communities have access to services and build economic independence. And to move toward self-government with an adequate land-base.

No everybody should be treated the same whether white, black, indigenous, or others and the government should give back all there land

Give them a one time payment and resources required to ensure their reservation or communities are self sufficient just like any other place in Canada. All people should have access to clean water and shelter.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

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

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.

Yes, I believe the government should work with the many aboriginal nations to give them their land back as well and they should be further compensated for their hardships and more support should be given to them as reparations.

No, instead we should focus on improving infrastructure and economic opportunities in those communities to allow for greater opportunities for healthy, plentiful lives

Regardless, we should be honouring the modern treaties and the original treaties should be modernized, we should be finalizing reconciliation and allow aboriginals to be their own peoples with their own systems.

they should get their own land but not more funding

They should receive less funds but be given back their land and their art such as the artifacts in our museums that belong to them.

It would be great, but that would also mean more taxes, and we also have to think about the homeless people. they'll most likely also get more funds. So it's a mid.

Yes but on their own terms

We should help with social programs, jobs, education ect

governments should implement financial overview to mitigate corruption on reservations. But continue funding.

Yes and the government should stop taking more of their lands. Military action should also be used less in dealing with protests.

I am satisfied with the amount of spending.

They are fine

Depends on the location of Aboriginal groups. They still have their own land and jobs and everything they need. Money should maybe be allocated to those whose homes have been disturbed by the pipeline or trees being extracted

Yes, we should be redirecting a lot of our current military funding towards our Indigenous populations and we should also be providing assistance that goes beyond funding (i.e. Indigenous-centric education, social programs to help people find affordable housing, get help with substance use issues, etc.).

they should get no funding

Talk to First Nations across Canada and see where needs could be met, and how different programs and services could be organized for mutual benefit between the government and indigenous communities and allow both to flourish and develop. We have a history of imposing different programs on indigenous groups across Canada without any of their say, and we need to change that to create a collaborative relationship. We cannot let our own personal bias and stereotyped views of indigenous people get in the way of this.

No, they should not have been giving funding in the first plants

No, and we should slowly phase out funding switching to an offer assistance in the form of education, training, and social programs

They should be given back what is there’s like land ect

Aboriginals have to start being note accountable for the funding they receive, the community programs they deliver, the social and economic issues related to their communities. The last 20 years have really shifted the Canadian dialogue, and FN / Crown, Industry partnerships.

They already get enough.

I dont think abortions should be legal

No instead offer education training social programs and take accounting of how funding is allocated presently to get money into those who need the financial help. Provide better opportunities for work to help create independence and self sufficiency.

they should get just as much as all others we should all be equal

Set up a Reservation System like in the United States

If they can do a back flip

We should move toward sovereignty and equality. Funds should be used to promote healing, recovery of languages and culture.

Current Government Funds are sufficient

We should have more projects to bring fresh water and other resources to communities, and create more jobs

Yes with help for mental illness and addiction

The status Indians have received enough. It’s the Metis’ turn!

Yes, and gave them their land back or pay reparations.

It depends on how the government has treated you in the past.

No, money isn't the answer

No, instead of monetary give other services as well as their land back

Complex issue. In favour of accountability for both government spending and indigenous usage. No blank cheques with tax payer dollars.

I think make an economy for them that they can run them selves and then don’t give them more money

They should be treated the same as the other canadians. Subject to the same laws but maintain the respect for their communities.

no, but we should modify the system to let them be an autonomous and independent entity within Canada

They should be integrated into our society as citizens and given more funding so that first nations communities can setup a proper infrastructure. The government should also give them their land back.

Maybe, Let them decide what they need. Structures to help give them jobs and not force our lifestyle and society on their culture. Allow them to be independent with support if needed.

Yes, until systemic discrimination and racism are not eradicated, government and the Canadian society remain accountable.

They aren’t getting much anyway and the rhetoric is harmful also yes yes yes we should give land back

They should receive whatever monetary funds are necessary to assist with education, training, THERAPY, and social programs

They need a good equal start then slowly phased out when they are able to support themselves and blend into society

Yes, and more importantly, invite key aboriginal leaders into government to help decide what happens with the funds

Increase funds but put more towards rehabilitation programs in the communities with a focus on health and education. Open adult education programs in every aboriginal community and provide child care during those hours so young adults who became parents prior to graduation can get their grade 12. Also provide free community colleges

No, and replace the Indian Act. The government should not control most aspects of Indigenous peoples' lives. The new act should guarantee equal rights and responsibilities and promote the self-reliance of communities.

Yes but use the funding in a sustainable way: increase and give back resources, support healing, support un-covering and developing their creating ability, support community re-covering.

No, encourage integration, but it will take time... Education, training and many programs, BUT BEEN so long now, will there be enough jobs? Equality... I would love housing, meds, dental, eye care... I was born here, worked here, paid taxes here, supported my community, raised a family here and am dependent on gov. Pension, as any savings I had goes to ridiculous rent costs, meds, no dental, food jokes, no subsidy towards market value rent, I get no help to survive ad a senior and paid my way through life... Indigenous are welcome to be tax paying citizens who integrate as Canadians... We are all humans

Yes, but with some oversight and accountability (e.g. groups can apply for funding for Community social and health projects they submit a plan for)

They should receive their land as well as support for education, traning, and social progams but they should have a reduced wage as it incentives staying at home or not working

Give land back then negotiate phasing the low government funds provided. Stop being so bureaucratic.

No we shouldn’t be giving money to the Native American people anymore. We should help them to be regular citizens. What happened to them was done so many years ago now if we keep dwelling on it things will never improve.
And giving them their land back hurts the people the are currently living there. They need to get of the reservations and be part of the working mans world just like all
of us.

Tax the churches, put the resources into building healthy communities and provide clean drinking water

Yes, and the government should give them their land back with funding to improve and sustain community infrastructure and economic development.

They should have their own representative that hears and takes care of their people. And makes decision that is best for their people.

No, but individual natives should be offered owning a crowned land homestead that they will end up owning for their own use, rent, leasing out or resale if they so-choose.

No they get enough they need help managing better

No. They should be required to pay taxes like everyone else. We need to learn from the past and move on. Enough freebies.

Aboriginal tribes should receive government funds for heritage culture and language preservation but individuals shouldn't receive funds

The same amount is fine.

Yes, more or less funds are nice. However, they need real assistance through education, training, and social programs. And resources.

It depends on the situation someone is in

the band should get the funding, the same if not more to do all of there events, group meals ex... and should be responcible for the disterbution of it. and then those who souly repy on it as a way of life. not working just talking the moey should be fased out

Except for fishing laws