Indigenous peoples

and economic changes created much poverty among Indigenous peoples. The Europeans traded for profit; therefore, price markups of 300-400% were common at the trading posts (Pearson et al., 1972). It was difficult for First Nation peoples to afford these prices with the furs that they caught, and consequently, Indigenous communities were often poverty-stricken (Pearson et al., 1972). While the Hudson’s Bay Company grew richer, the Indigenous peoples grew poorer. Additionally, after 1820, the Industrial

has been some major improvement in the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people in the past years, there is still some health issues that remain a problem in the indigenous community which still increase the percentage of mortality and morbidity among the group. As of June 30, 2011, there was an estimated 669,900 Indigenous people across Australia which represent the 3% of total Australian population, where the majority of indigenous Australian live in metropolitan or regional and 8% lives in remote

governments towards Indigenous peoples” (p. 45). This term describes the imbalanced relationship between the Europeans and the Indigenous. This relationship created long-lasting impacts for the Indigenous and created implications for social workers who help Indigenous peoples today. European contact and colonialism created both immediate and long-term impacts on Canadian First Nation peoples. The Europeans introduced commercial trade, creating capitalism and transforming the Indigenous political economy

Marma an Indigenous group / ethnic group in Bangladesh, the Marmas live in the three hill districts of Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachhari. Presently the number of Marmas in Bangladesh is about 350,000 (Marma Banglapedia). These indigenous people are living in both plain lands and the hilly areas (Hossain, D. M. 2013). They are not the dominant people so they do not have the economic and political powers of the country. They are generally small in number (AIPP, IWGIA & Forum-Asia 2010). In Bangladesh

and many citizens globally, when they discover the harsh ‘disciplinary actions’ most governments inflicted on Indigenous people. Governments at the time, were unapologetic for their cruelty, and still continue to be, despite their ‘tremendous effort’ to rebuild the relationship between themselves and Aboriginal groups . The effects of the assimilation and genocide of Indigenous people globally, continue to haunt their communities and families in the modern-day, with little, proper support from the

“Indigenous peoples are commonly among the poorest and most vulnerable segments of society” (World Bank, 2001). Confronted with these bleak economic statistics, nations across the world are being forced to recognize the plights of their Indigenous communities. (Peredo, 2009). Across Canada, Aboriginal communities are diverse and widespread, including First Nations peoples, Inuit and Metis, many of whom live in far isolated northern communities, and many yet in bustling metropolises. Despite the tremendous

The role and place of Indigenous Australians in perceptions of national identity is generally neglected. Contemporary issues among Indigenous people in Australia include racial discrimination, poor health and access to health services, levels of employment and education (Hampton & Toombs, 2013). The traumatic diaspora of the Stolen Generations and the negative impacts of racial and economic disadvantage such as segregation and displacement have contributed to Indigenous peoples feeling of mistrust

The dreaming The Dreaming is a way for Indigenous people to understand the world through its creation and stories. It was created a long time ago when creation began and a way for Indigenous people to express life and what The Dreaming means to the Indigenous community. (Stanner, 1958, p. 48) The Dreaming can be described as Aboriginal creative epoch and each language group have their own values and beliefs, and what associates with it. (Edwards, 1998, p.79). For example, Kamilaroi of Northern

Issues Facing Indigenous Peoples in Canada The Department has a mandate to support Indigenous peoples in their pursuit of healthy and sustainable communities and broader economic and social development objectives. It provides funding for programs, services and initiatives to First Nations, Inuit and northern communities and governments, as well as to Indigenous and Metis organizations. The Departmental priorities are aligned with the issues that are most important to Indigenous peoples. The following

The word indigenous derives from a latin root which is connected with birth, reproduction, and death. It has the same meaning as the word native but, in many parts of the world because it carries too many negative associations.”Referring to indigenous peoples in the twenty-first century is not the same as describing them a hundred years ago, and it will be different a hundred years into the future: neither they nor their situation will be the same.” (locations 262-264) No peoples today live the life