B.C. is about to take a major step forward that will
respond to one of the primary calls to action. Aboriginal history,
culture and perspectives have been integrated into the new K-12
curriculum about to be released to teachers and schools. The integration
of the history and ongoing legacy of the residential school system will
be further enhanced in the new curriculum – particularly when students
study topics such as discrimination, inequality, oppression and the
impacts of colonialism.

“With education comes positive change,” said Peter Fassbender, Minister
of Education. “Through the revised curriculum, we will be promoting
greater understanding, empathy and respect for Aboriginal history and
culture among students and their families.”

The Truth and Reconciliation report also calls on governments to improve
health services and eliminate employment gaps between Aboriginal and non-
Aboriginal people.

The new First Nations Health Authority is the first such entity created
in Canada and is working with First Nations, Health Canada, the B.C.
Ministry of Health and the provincial health system to implement the BC
Tripartite First Nations Health Plan to improve First Nations and
Aboriginal health programs and services, as well as fostering a health
and wellness approach that reflects the culture of First Nations.

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