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My Aboriginal Education

In this moving talk, John Reilly (At age 30, was the youngest Provincial Court Judge ever appointed in Alberta) shares stories of how he came to have a deeper understanding of what real justice is beyond simple punishment and deterrence.

Canada's Poverty Problem is Not Going to Fix Itself

It's been 22 years since the House of Commons voted unanimously to eradicate child poverty in Canada by 2000.  However, a new report from Campaign 2000 reveals that over two decades later, 639 000 children are still living in poverty.  A recent article from Senator Art Eggleton.

Christie Blatchford: Little Hope for Change in Attawapiskat

The truth is that neither Canadian political leaders nor Canadians themselves have the stomach for an honest conversation about the disgrace that is the state of too many First Nations, the grotesque and bewildering array of rules which govern the federal-aboriginal relationship and the paternalistic and ultimately poisonous nature of that relationship in the first place.  Read the article here.

Hard Times Generation: Families Living in Cars

What everyone is talking about.  Scott Pelley brings "60 minutes" cameras back to central Florida to document another form of family homelessness: kids and their parents forced to live in cars.  A "must see."

A Fourth of Canadian Children Overweight

A new international study has found that one in four Canadian children are overweight.  In contrast to developing countries, obesity and poverty in Canada are inextricably linked.

Child Poverty Highest in B.C.

For the eighth year in a row, B.C. has the worst child poverty rate in Canada, impacting students' academic success, social development and emotional wellbeing in profound ways.

A Commentary on Gay Marriage and a Great Speech

Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student and son of two mothers speaks about the strength of his family during a public forum.

The 5 Best Toys of All Time

Five items that no kids should be without!  All five should fit easily within any budget, and are appropriate for a wide age range so you get the most play out of each one.  These are time tested and kid approved!  And as a bonus, these five can be combined for extra-super-happy-fun-time.