Repatriation of First Nations Human Remains (Ancestors) and their Belongings, which were, and continue to be stolen, damaged, and/or sold without First Nations’ consent, remains a pressing issue. This injustice…
Soaring prices are posing a serious threat to the well-being of Canadians and residents of British Columbia (BC), as the cost of living surpasses wages earned in most households. When…
This policy proposal advocates for the creation and expansion of land-based education programs rooted in Indigenous ways of life that are specifically designed to serve Indigenous, Black, POC, and Immigrant…
The City of Vancouver is located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations, territories that have never been surrendered to the Crown through…
Canada's current childcare policies, built on outdated nuclear-family structures, fail to meet the diverse needs of today’s families. With 20% of children in Canada living in single-parent households, and the…
In this policy, I am asking for stronger supports for Indigenous parents, and that of BIPOC / racialized parents, so that they are able to have more resources provided to…
Vancouver is facing a critical housing affordability crisis, acutely affecting the city's growing senior population. The rising cost of living, coupled with stagnant or insufficient retirement incomes, has made it…
Cultural competence—the ability to understand and effectively engage with people from diverse backgrounds—is crucial for ensuring equitable access to social services. In British Columbia (BC), where 34% of the population…
The lack of broadband infrastructure development in Indigenous communities across BC has profound and far-reaching effects on the social, economic, and cultural well-being of Indigenous communities. The digital divide between…
The BC Foster Care System faces significant challenges, primarily due to inadequate monitoring and compliance with established care standards. This policy brief identifies three critical issues: lack of regular inspections,…