ARTICLE 3 LINK: http://www.theobserver.ca/2016/06/20/marching-for-equality-for-first-nations-youth
NEWSPAPER: The Observer
DATE: June 20, 2016
SYNOPSIS: Identify the topic and what the article is proving or arguing about the issue. Is the article trying to convince readers to take a side / it is biased? Explain why this issue is important and whom it may affect.
The topic of this article is the inequality in rights between First Nation youth and non-First Nations youth. The marchers participating in the Our Dream Matter Too national advocacy walk, are raising awareness for education, health, and child welfare for First Nations. During the walk, marchers mailed their letters regarding the issues to the Prime Minister to urge various levels of government for equal rights. These important human rights issues include poverty, education, child care, housing, and water. First Nation youth do not have the same programs available to them as non-First Nation youth which worsens their substance abuse and suicide situation. The marchers want to make sure Justin Trudeau fulfills his campaign promise to upgrade services, enhance education and improve childcare. They hope he will make a new relationship with the Aboriginals. This article proves that non-Aboriginal citizens care about issues that are faced by their Aboriginal neighbours. This article convinces the readers that First Nations need the support of all citizens to raise awareness because it includes a quote stating “Giving First Nations youth the same opportunities as their peers requires the support of the whole community”. This issue is important because the marchers are a good example of informed, purposeful, and active citizens who feel a sense of responsibility for issues that affect others in their community. This event also shows our responsibility to contribute to the common goods of our community, including better education. This affects the First Nations youth and their families who are excluded from the rest of Canadian youth.
CRITICAL QUESTIONS: Based on the article, create 3 key critical QUESTIONS that address:
a) Big Issues: how do the key events connect to larger issues/ challenges?
How might the solutions to the addressed issues in the letters be a challenge to political leaders?
b) Important considerations: what connections and applications does the topic have to civics?
Which fundamental freedoms of citizens are demonstrated by this advocacy walk?
c) Application: How does this affect society / world?
Why is it our responsibility as Canadian citizens and youth to help raise awareness for the First Nations youth?
NEWSPAPER: The Observer
DATE: June 20, 2016
SYNOPSIS: Identify the topic and what the article is proving or arguing about the issue. Is the article trying to convince readers to take a side / it is biased? Explain why this issue is important and whom it may affect.
The topic of this article is the inequality in rights between First Nation youth and non-First Nations youth. The marchers participating in the Our Dream Matter Too national advocacy walk, are raising awareness for education, health, and child welfare for First Nations. During the walk, marchers mailed their letters regarding the issues to the Prime Minister to urge various levels of government for equal rights. These important human rights issues include poverty, education, child care, housing, and water. First Nation youth do not have the same programs available to them as non-First Nation youth which worsens their substance abuse and suicide situation. The marchers want to make sure Justin Trudeau fulfills his campaign promise to upgrade services, enhance education and improve childcare. They hope he will make a new relationship with the Aboriginals. This article proves that non-Aboriginal citizens care about issues that are faced by their Aboriginal neighbours. This article convinces the readers that First Nations need the support of all citizens to raise awareness because it includes a quote stating “Giving First Nations youth the same opportunities as their peers requires the support of the whole community”. This issue is important because the marchers are a good example of informed, purposeful, and active citizens who feel a sense of responsibility for issues that affect others in their community. This event also shows our responsibility to contribute to the common goods of our community, including better education. This affects the First Nations youth and their families who are excluded from the rest of Canadian youth.
CRITICAL QUESTIONS: Based on the article, create 3 key critical QUESTIONS that address:
a) Big Issues: how do the key events connect to larger issues/ challenges?
How might the solutions to the addressed issues in the letters be a challenge to political leaders?
b) Important considerations: what connections and applications does the topic have to civics?
Which fundamental freedoms of citizens are demonstrated by this advocacy walk?
c) Application: How does this affect society / world?
Why is it our responsibility as Canadian citizens and youth to help raise awareness for the First Nations youth?