The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Aboriginal Committee has identified three common myths which stand as barriers to a workforce which is representative of the population
of Saskatchewan.
Misconceptions about Aboriginal people, says the committee, are based on stereotypes and lack of information. In extreme cases, misconceptions can manifest themselves as discrimination and racism. In the workplace, these conditions can adversely impact Aboriginal employment and retention intitiatives.
This three part series will address those three myths, which are: Myth No. 1 - All Aboriginal people get a free education; Myth No. 2 - All Aboriginal people don’t pay taxes; Myth No. 3. - All Aboriginal people get free housing.
Above, delegates at a Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Aboriginal Committee is seen in front of the Gold Eagle Lodge in North Battleford. The Lodge and the Gold Eagle Casino are located on urban reserve land, which means First Nations people who are considered “Status Indians” do not have to pay income tax on income earned there. Left to right (standing) are: Al Chaisson; Bill Anderson; Pete Tompkins; Jackson Hein7; Darwin Delorme; (seated) Darla Leard; Glenna Olenick; Marjorie Huard; Tracy Seidel; and Leone Neville. Photo by Jayne Foster
Myth No. 1 - All Aboriginal people get a free education;
Myth No. 2 - All Aboriginal people don’t pay taxes;
Myth No.3. - All Aboriginal people get free housing.
Also
No comments:
Post a Comment