Children in indigenous families and communities were cared for according to their cultural practices, laws, and traditions. It was the parents' responsibility to raise the spirit of their children since children were seen as gifts from the creator. Families were closely involved in raising the child.
In this podcast, we hear from 20-year-old Dysin Spence who has spent a significant time of his life in the welfare system of Canada.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris(Khoisan)
Interviewee Dysan Spence(Peguis First Nation)
Music: "LIBRES Y VIVAS" by MARE ADVETENCIA, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.