Canada is such a beautiful country with many incredible people. Sadly, no country is without social issues. A major social problem we saw in Canada was the many challenges the indigenous people face.
Many indigenous people live in reserves with self goverments. The others that live outside of the reserves, tend to have harder lives. The I’Ds in Canada mark you as indigenous or not. Also, although Canada is not known for it’s violent crimes; however, there are gangs created by indigenous. Most local gangs in Manitoba were run by indigenous people.
All of these social issues, was what inspired us to teach capoeira for free to the indigenous people. After a 45 mins drive, we were at wayway. Wayway was a school on an indigenous reserve.
The reserve and the school was very beautiful. The children were amazing and wonderful. About a hundred kids showed up. Teaching them was an incredible experience. The light in thier eyes, as they picked up some of the move was a great feeling. Some of them may not have a lot positivity in thier life. Hopefully, some will pick up the art and/or maintain a positive lifestyle.
Thank you all for reading this post. Much love!! Next week we will have a taste of Ethiopia in Canada. Have a great week and stay healthy!! Take care to you all!
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informative article
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True no Country is without social issues or problems they’re facing.
Thank you for this article. I’ve been to Manitoba as a tourist,but never realizing the social issues faced by the indigenous people. Thank you for helping them! Looking forward to the Ethiopian post 🙂
Headed to YYZ right now…
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This is a great post and it surprised me you decided to teach it for free. That’s incredibly kind of you. I love Canada but it’s embarrassing to see these wonderful people have to live like this and be treated like this. I have many native friends and honestly, these reserves should be made of gold because they are the nicest people I’ve ever encountered. It’s very sad. But great great post!!
I know! I’m part native as well. It’s a shame, how they are treated throught out the americas. They are some of the best people i know. Very kind hearted and warm. It is a real shame to see them mistreated.
It is informative to hear how indigenous people are treated in various regions. Sadly, I do not meet many people who realize how widespread these issues exist. Thanks for sharing!
No problem, thanks for reading! More people need to know about these issues
Thanks for an informative post.
Very admirable. Great post, keep up the good work!
Thank u 🙂
It is a difficult issue in Canada, and a widespread issue for all native people of the world. I have some native Caribbean heritage, so it is nice to see this mentioned, for the sake of anything native. If you ever find yourself in Toronto, visit the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, a beautiful place, celebrating all that is indigenous. I last visited it in 2013, with very fond memories remaining to this day! 🙂
Very interesting! I’m also part native caribbean, taino. I will check it out. Thank you for the information 🙂
No worries! Your post was a great read as well! Same here for Taino heritage 🙂
Awesome! It feels good to meet my fellow people 🙂 thank you for reading
Likewise…or igualmente even. Quite rare to hear from anyone who is Taino, so very nice to speak about this side of life 🙂
I know, it’s amazing! I always was interested in this side of my past. Which island does your family come from?
Definitely! Hard to find info, but worth it when you can. From Jamaica on one side and you?
This is amazing! I love the cross-cultural opportunities here. And Sport and martial arts are such an amazing way to help children and youth who are at-risk…
Thank you! Yes, it was an amazing experience.
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Capoeira + Brazil in Canadá? love! My dream is will live in Canadá!
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