I would like to conclude my posts with calling to attention another issue with decolonization and truth and reconciliation. Our Prime Minister has acknowledged one of the important Indigenous groups that is not being given its fair treatment in our society is the women. Many Indigenous women have been murdered or declared missing, and at times there has not been equal levels of police inquiry into these cases. One factor that could help change policing attitude towards Missing and Murder Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is the commitment and action from Canada’s Prime Minister. Instead, we see how the PM has said he cares about this issue but not taken action.
Ultimately, action is going to be the key, even our words in Land Acknowledgement are not enough unless we truly take action. This is my last thought for the blog posts in this course and one of my key takeaways from the course. Words only go so far, ultimately actions need to occur to make any difference in reconciliation for the Indigenous peoples.