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Canada is often celebrated as a multi-cultural land of great opportunities where people from all walks of life are free to express their identities and live comfortably. But the remnants of Canada’s historical practices are apparent among some communities even today. The wounds from colonization and its negative impacts are deeply rooted within Indigenous communities in Canada. Covid-19 has further complicated the situation by widening the economic disparities experienced by vulnerable communities including the Indigenous Peoples. 

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time meant to reflect on the history, heritage and rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada. It is also a time to honour and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country. For many working with Indigenous communities it serves an additional purpose in acknowledging both large and grass-roots organizations striving to create positive change in their communities and Canada at large. 

Collaboration literally means co-laboring or working together. It is truly the essence of teamwork when people come together to accomplish a common goal. 

For 10 years, the FAPS Program has worked with low-income people to address their financial issues, including financial literacy and exclusion.