Artwork from prisons gives glimpse into lives of indigenous incarcerated people: ‘we’re still human’
After almost two years of waiting, a team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has received hundreds of pieces of artwork, created by individuals incarcerated in federal prisons across “B.C.” and the “Yukon.” From paintings to poetry, each piece of art tells a story, and many were created by Indigenous artists. Now, the doors […]
Indigenous Peoples with Disabilities in Remote Communities Facing Adversity
(Australia) The Royal Commission this week heard about the struggles of First Nations people with disability living in remote communities. Approximately 66,000 First Nations people live with severe disability. About 38,500 are NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) participants and 10 per cent of those live in remote and very remote communities. Twenty-eight witnesses, including […]