It is common that the busy schedule Canadians daily encounter results in humanitarian issues to be forgotten. Similarly, the citizens of Canada have forgotten that the land they claim as theirs, belongs to the First Nations. Although the land belongs to them, the First Nations are, currently, facing major issues where the health of children is at great risk, educational funding for Indigenous schools is much less than allocated and the houses they reside in require major repairs.

The First Nation’s children are dealing with severe health issues and the cause has not yet been found. An unusual skin rash occurred to sixteen children. This is a terrible incident, as there may be more children at risk. The cause for the skin lesion might be from drinking contaminated water the children daily consume. Although medical treatment is provided for them, there are chances the rash may occur to more children, as the exact cause has not been found. The former Kashechewan chief, Derek Stephen, said repeated floods and sewage back-ups, in recent years, have contaminated the reserve’s land and the grounds have yet to be properly cleaned (Paling 2016). Thus, First Nation children continue to face hardships and the problem seems far from being solved.

Education plays an important role in everyone’s life. It is, also, something that must be offered to everyone, regardless of race and status. However, the First Nation’s children are receiving funding that is, approximately, 30 percent less than other schools. As these schools receive less funding, it prevents students from getting an higher education. Also, because there is less funding, the children do not get the experience and exposure other kids are getting. For example, schools from other locations have opportunities to use technology and communicate with children from across the world. The First Nation’s children are not receiving fundamental concepts. Thus, the minimal funding Indigenous schools receive, prevents children from getting the support and opportunities they need to succeed in their future.

The final atrocity the First Nation’s children are facing is to live in horrible conditions. The houses the children live in require major repairs and are dangerous for those whom live in them. Families are living in houses that have tiles and walls with cracks, no heating during the winter and mould. These issues may result in diseases for the children and adults. Residing in a house with mould is dangerous and can cause respiratory problems, along with rashes. Additionally, for these houses, the only source of heat, during the winter, is one gas stove, warming up to five people living in the house. The First Nation’s families living in these conditions are promised new houses and are fooled every time. Although they are living in terrible conditions and are provided with false hopes, the First Nations, patiently, wait for their new homes.

In summary, the First Nation’s children face hardships with solutions farther than the sky. However, the patience and perseverance these children and families have displayed is remarkable. Furthermore, these children are getting rashes and diseases, because their food and water are contaminated. Thus, the hardships these children face are unfair, as the land everyone claims as theirs belongs to the First Nations and these issues need to be resolved and for that society needs to listen to the childrens’ voices.