But will they have an accurate and efficient system to weed out fakers and fraudsters. In recent years the news have covers just such cases where universities and First Nations groups didn’t screen people well enough. Shouldn’t be very hard to set the standard to provide an education to those who truly need and deserve it.
That-Coconut-8726 on
I identify as First Nation.
Powerful-Union-7962 on
So if a First Nation student comes from a wealthy family they still get free tuition, whereas a non-Indigenous family close to the breadline will have to pay? What am I missing?
Traditional-Bass-802 on
Glorified welfare. This is anti equality.
Beneficial_Life_3617 on
Our society should be based on merit and ability not the colour of your skin, but alas the self-proclaimed “progressives” in this country will argue for the opposite.
Suspicious_Film7589 on
Note racist at all. letting only one race get a free ride is the exact example of racism. One race above all others.
Solid_Internal_9079 on
Maybe there is some legal issues or a treaty or something that exists, idk, I’m not particularly educated in that field.
If this is about helping communities that struggle today due to the injustice of the past, sure, I even get that. However, what I can’t get is a blanket benefit based on your race. We absolutely should try to help those who didn’t get a fair start, who face issues that put them behind their peers.
I’m sorry but you are not automatically behind the 8 ball if you’re are First Nations. If you’re doing well and can pay for your own education, you shouldn’t have it paid for because you are native.
nomoreB7add13 on
Just under two thirds of First Nations youth had completed highschool (63%) compared to their non-indigenous counterparts (91%). This is according to stats canada.
This is a fantastic measure and although a lot of the comments are in disagreement about its fairness, I would argue that it’s a step in the right direction in improving outcomes for one of the most marginalized groups in Canada. This is an attempt by federal government to create equity which yeah its not equal and its not supposed to be, its supposed to level out the playing field for those that are struggling due to historic failures by the Canadian government.
Orinoko_Jaguar on
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” – Animal Farm
NateFisher22 on
I can’t wait for someone to have a legit reason to why this is fair or a good thing.
madhi19 on
“Studies for some degrees, such as Executive MBA, Master of Investment Management and programs at Concordia Continuing Education, have not been included in the tuition program.” I see they locked the cash cow away from the program…
zargex on
Isn’t this the kind of initiative that encourage people to lie about their ethnicity ?
Jusfiq on
Just to put a finer point, this initiative amounts to no more than 5k$ p.a.
fisherface82 on
Free education is essential for helping to level the playing field, especially for Indigenous communities that have faced long-standing systemic disadvantages. However, I believe the concern some people are raising is about ensuring that the support is extended to those in need based on socio-economic factors rather than race alone. While many Indigenous people still face significant barriers, others may be in a better financial position and able to afford tuition.
I don’t claim to have all the answers, but it might be worth considering how we can design policies that prioritize support for the most disadvantaged—Indigenous or otherwise—so that we are addressing both historical inequities and present socio-economic challenges. Ultimately, our goal should be to extend help to those who need it most.
Nearby_Lifeguard7865 on
reVerSe raCisM dOEsnt ExIsT
Ok_Strength8251 on
Bro why the fuck are these People still getting so much special treatment
vRsavage17 on
Wowee handouts to the natives!? What a shocker
Remote-Ebb5567 on
They were complaining about the funding cuts for out of province students, yet they have money to throw at race based benefits? Disgusting
civodar on
This is great. So many Inuit students come from communities where there are no options for post secondary(sometimes these places won’t even have a highschool) so you’re forced to leave your village and go somewhere unfamiliar without much of a support system. Over a quarter of indigenous people live in extremely rural or remote communities compared to just 3% of the rest of the population and it’s hard for people coming from a place like that to have to pay for rent and school on top of it while also trying to navigate a new and unfamiliar landscape. Statistics also show that Inuit and First Nations often lag significantly behind in terms of completion of post secondary so hopefully this will help.
I’d really love to see something like this be available for all Canadian citizens regardless of their background and we know it’s possible because there are plenty of countries that do it(eg. Norway, Israel, Germany, Finland, Brazil, Slovenia, Scotland, etc.)
Dry-Love-3218 on
This is an issue for all Canadians.
Jkj864781 on
Race based benefits should be illegal
FallenEdict on
Tuition should be free for all Canadians. First steps.
BilboBaggSkin on
Just make these programs for poor people and nobody will complain. Natives are disproportionately poor so they would benefit from the program.
It’s divisive having programs with an ethnic requirement.
Blanched_spinach on
I think education should be made accessible to all irrespective of what your ethnic background is.
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Ok.
But will they have an accurate and efficient system to weed out fakers and fraudsters. In recent years the news have covers just such cases where universities and First Nations groups didn’t screen people well enough. Shouldn’t be very hard to set the standard to provide an education to those who truly need and deserve it.
I identify as First Nation.
So if a First Nation student comes from a wealthy family they still get free tuition, whereas a non-Indigenous family close to the breadline will have to pay? What am I missing?
Glorified welfare. This is anti equality.
Our society should be based on merit and ability not the colour of your skin, but alas the self-proclaimed “progressives” in this country will argue for the opposite.
Note racist at all. letting only one race get a free ride is the exact example of racism. One race above all others.
Maybe there is some legal issues or a treaty or something that exists, idk, I’m not particularly educated in that field.
If this is about helping communities that struggle today due to the injustice of the past, sure, I even get that. However, what I can’t get is a blanket benefit based on your race. We absolutely should try to help those who didn’t get a fair start, who face issues that put them behind their peers.
I’m sorry but you are not automatically behind the 8 ball if you’re are First Nations. If you’re doing well and can pay for your own education, you shouldn’t have it paid for because you are native.
Just under two thirds of First Nations youth had completed highschool (63%) compared to their non-indigenous counterparts (91%). This is according to stats canada.
This is a fantastic measure and although a lot of the comments are in disagreement about its fairness, I would argue that it’s a step in the right direction in improving outcomes for one of the most marginalized groups in Canada. This is an attempt by federal government to create equity which yeah its not equal and its not supposed to be, its supposed to level out the playing field for those that are struggling due to historic failures by the Canadian government.
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” – Animal Farm
I can’t wait for someone to have a legit reason to why this is fair or a good thing.
“Studies for some degrees, such as Executive MBA, Master of Investment Management and programs at Concordia Continuing Education, have not been included in the tuition program.” I see they locked the cash cow away from the program…
Isn’t this the kind of initiative that encourage people to lie about their ethnicity ?
Just to put a finer point, this initiative amounts to no more than 5k$ p.a.
Free education is essential for helping to level the playing field, especially for Indigenous communities that have faced long-standing systemic disadvantages. However, I believe the concern some people are raising is about ensuring that the support is extended to those in need based on socio-economic factors rather than race alone. While many Indigenous people still face significant barriers, others may be in a better financial position and able to afford tuition.
I don’t claim to have all the answers, but it might be worth considering how we can design policies that prioritize support for the most disadvantaged—Indigenous or otherwise—so that we are addressing both historical inequities and present socio-economic challenges. Ultimately, our goal should be to extend help to those who need it most.
reVerSe raCisM dOEsnt ExIsT
Bro why the fuck are these People still getting so much special treatment
Wowee handouts to the natives!? What a shocker
They were complaining about the funding cuts for out of province students, yet they have money to throw at race based benefits? Disgusting
This is great. So many Inuit students come from communities where there are no options for post secondary(sometimes these places won’t even have a highschool) so you’re forced to leave your village and go somewhere unfamiliar without much of a support system. Over a quarter of indigenous people live in extremely rural or remote communities compared to just 3% of the rest of the population and it’s hard for people coming from a place like that to have to pay for rent and school on top of it while also trying to navigate a new and unfamiliar landscape. Statistics also show that Inuit and First Nations often lag significantly behind in terms of completion of post secondary so hopefully this will help.
I’d really love to see something like this be available for all Canadian citizens regardless of their background and we know it’s possible because there are plenty of countries that do it(eg. Norway, Israel, Germany, Finland, Brazil, Slovenia, Scotland, etc.)
This is an issue for all Canadians.
Race based benefits should be illegal
Tuition should be free for all Canadians. First steps.
Just make these programs for poor people and nobody will complain. Natives are disproportionately poor so they would benefit from the program.
It’s divisive having programs with an ethnic requirement.
I think education should be made accessible to all irrespective of what your ethnic background is.
Who covers the cost? The other students.