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Our Children, Our Future, Our Vision this or previous reports. 120 The reports to which I refer are not all First Nation reports or written by those sympathetic to First Nation issues. Many of the reports referred to come from Canada’s own federal officials whose job it was to report on Canada’s progress or lack thereof. Reports from the Office of the Correctional Investigator (OCI) This issue must also be seen from within the larger political context. There are numerous social issues facing First Nations for which the federal government has neglected. Take for example the related issue of over-representation of First Nations in federal institutions. The federal Office of the Correctional Investigator (OCI) has noted that the issue has reached crisis proportions, yet Canada fails to take any action to address it. We all know from countless studies that poverty and a lack of education is a pipeline to the criminal justice system and imprisonment. 121 Yet, Canada fails to take action. 2004 OCI Report 122 The OCI called for an independent review of the discrimination faced by Aboriginal peoples within the federal prison system. 2005 OCI Report 123 This “grave” situation of systemic discrimination prevents Aboriginal people from enjoying their full statutory and constitutional rights. 2009 OCI Report 124 The recommendations made by the OCI have not been implemented; the situation is deteriorating; and “the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal offenders continues to widen”. 2010 OCI Report 125 The “inequitable and differential outcomes for Aboriginal offenders” are the direct result of “federal correctional policies and practices”. 120 Urgent Need, supra note 119. 121 RCAP, supra note 6. 122 OCI Report, 2004, supra note 71. 123 OCI Report, 2005, supra note 71. 124 OCI Report, 2009, supra note 71. 125 OCI Report, 2010, supra note 71. 25 Chiefs of Ontario
Our Children, Our Future, Our Vision Reports from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) of Canada The following represents some of the major findings of the former Auditor General Sheila Fraser who acted in an objective and non-partisan function having served with both Liberal and Conservative governments. 1986 OAG Report 126 The main observations here were that the Indian Act sections on education do not define education or provide directions for its delivery which results in a lack of coherent or consistent policy. There is also little “Indian” involvement in the design, delivery, administration, control, review and evaluation of provincial systems which is also highly problematic. 2000 OAG Report 127 This report noted that INAC cannot demonstrate that it meets the stated objectives to help First Nations achieve their educational needs and aspirations. It was therefore recommended that INAC, together with First Nations and based on the needs and aspirations of First Nations, should develop and implement an action plan to close the education gap without delay. 2001 OAG Report 128 The over-representation of Aboriginal peoples in jails and unequal treatment in custody is a reality that “remains unchanged, unacceptable and discriminatory”. 2002 OAG Report 129 Here, it was noted that the First Nations reporting requirements established by the federal government are a significant burden, especially to communities with less than 500 residents and further that the average of 168 reports per band per year are not always read by the federal department requiring them. 2003 OAG Report 130 The ongoing discriminatory treatment is “a continuing crisis and embarrassment”. 126 Office of the Auditor General, “Annual Reports – 1986”, online: [OAG Report, 1986]. 127 Office of the Auditor General, “Annual Reports – April, October, December 2000”, online: [OAG Report, 2000]. 128 OAG Report, 2001, supra note 71. 129 OAG Report, 2002, supra note 71. 130 OAG Report, 2003, supra note 71. Chiefs of Ontario 26
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