Inequality In Canada

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The video portrays the reality of life of large communities of First Nations Canadians in Northern Manitoba, where there is no source for clean drinking water. As a result, four thousand people in these communities are struggling to retrieve water and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In the video, this Aboriginal group showed struggle and disappointment, as it came to the extent where they have to fetch water from the lake because it is their only source for it. The First Nations people also showed how desperate they are for help, and that they are in a frustrating situation; for, there is a lack of water to provide for their homes and families. Although they have plumbing facilities, their taps are dried out so there is nothing to …show more content…
This impacts them greatly as water is one of the most essential substances for the body to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to survive. Social justice is based on the principles of equity, equality, and respect for human rights (Kozier, n.d.). Unfortunately, social justice issues occur globally and result in inequality and this problem is only one of many. Social justice is not rendered in this situation because the First Nations are not being treated fairly. Social action is actions that are aimed at the root on inequities and inequalities and that create change (Kozier, n.d.). The government should initiate to create change for a better live for these people. It was claimed that millions of dollars were put aside and given to help the Aboriginals; however, the First Nations people are not aware of any changes made for the better with the money as they are still living in the same conditions; they believe that nothing was …show more content…
The main problem is that the government over looks their humanity and worth and do not prioritize them especially when they are in dire need of help the most. The government is too busy spending their money on less important issues meanwhile people are sick and dying. Unfortunately being of Aboriginal status, one of the social determinants of health, comes with consequences such as colonization, relocation of families, overcrowding homes, food insecurity, and receiving low income (Kozier, n.d.). It is unjust for people to live and be excluded this way, especially in Canada. Also, other social determinants of health that are involved in this issue are race and social exclusion. Due to their Aboriginal race, the government devalues their worth as humans, which has the outcome of less government action (Kozier, n.d.). They are also socially excluded since their access to cultural, economic, and social resources is limited and then eventually leads to reduced health (Kozier, n.d.). Since they do not have much to access for resources, they are able to easily get sick and ill, and have a reduced life expectancy. Respect and human dignity are both nursing values (Kozier, n.d.). I have grown to understand and own these values for myself because they are very important, especially when studying to be health care provider. A nurse’s attitude must always be

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