5. We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to develop culturally appropriate parenting programs for Aboriginal families.
5. Call to action number five calls on all levels of government in Canada to develop parenting programs for Aboriginal families that respect cultural differences. This issue is particularly important because a significant portion of Aboriginal parents either cannot afford care for their child or cannot bring their child to work. To implement a solution would not require very much funding and would ensure that Aboriginal children have a respect and admiration for their own culture.
Further reading:
http://www.beststart.org/resources/anti_poverty/pdf/WhyAmIPoor.pdf
Compiled by: Chris Vanderburgh