b'Q&AWhat I see right now is an awakening and a strengthening of so many of our peoples, and that gives me so much hope.How can we work towards solving systemic and bureau-cratic issues that have prevented the most pressing Indigenous issues from being resolved effectively?TT: We have to push for Treaty rights. Treaties are not fantastical or made-up wish lists[theyre] the law. Canada has broken every single Treaty they have signed since incep-tion. It was the Treaties that made this country, and were not going to get any further [with Indigenous issues] until we have the power to make the change ourselves, and that Tanya Talaga. Photo by Nadya Kwandibens. comes first with honouring the Treaties. From there we get to equity, we get to power sharing, and we get self-deter-Mindfulness Mindfulness mination. We know what we need to do for ourselves and MindfulnessBefore Gambling:Before Gambling: our communities to drive ourselves forward, so we have to Before Gambling: do it ourselves.Its Your Pre-Game Plan.Its Your Pre-Game Plan.Its Your Pre-Game Plan. RY: I think for a lot of those issues it just comes down to Being mindful of why you are gambling, and howm yoinud ffeule ol wf whhenyyou are gambling, and how you feel when Being rme ds othinagtict,a isnthe first step in minimizing harms that can you are doing it, is the first step in minimizinygo uh aarcome from gambling. Thats why its good to know tmhe g tahimngbsli ntog . Thats why its good to know the things to watch out for and to be extra aware of, befcoorem yeo fur ostta fortrgaanmd btoli nbge.extra aware of, before you start gambling. Being mindful of why you are gambling, and how you feel when you are Pre-planning, settingfirst stepwat bpulannin harms that can come from gambling.the will of provincial and federal governments. 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We created Dont gamble to earn orBeing intoxicated can impairBeing intoxicated can impair Dont gamble to earn or replace income. Its not ayour judgement, leading you replace income. Its not a chance to win money for a trip,to take greater risksliketo take greater riskslike chance to win money for a trip, BEFORE YOU PLAY:spending more money thanspending more money thanthe whole action plan that shows exactly how the National Alcohol and Cannabis:pay bills or to pay off debt.pay bills or to pay off debt. Set a time limit and budgetyou planned to. Limit youryou planned to. Limit your Dont gamble to earn or replace income. ItsBeing intoxicated can impair your Set a time limit and budget not a chance to win money for a trip, pay billsjudgement, leading you to take greaterInquiry wanted the MMIWG crisis to be addressed and before you begin. If gamblingalcohol intake if you gamblealcohol intake if you gamble before you begin. If gambling online, make use of the sites and set a time and budget and set a time and budget online, make use of the sites or to pay off debt.limit for your gambling.riskslike spending more money than pre-commitment tools to setpre-commitment tools to setlimit for your gambling.loss and win limits.you planned to. Limit your alcohol intakethe steps the government needed to take. Whether action loss and win limits. 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Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action as a LOCAL SUPPORTLOCAL SUPPORT If you have concerns about your gambling or are worriedIf you have concerns about your gambling or are worried framework to move forward? Which items require the LOCAL SUPPORT about someone close to you, local help is available. about someone close to you, local help is available. If you have concerns about your gambling or are worried about someone close to you, local help is available. most urgent attention?You can contact Addiction and Mental Health Services -You can contact Addiction and Mental Health Services -Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington atKingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington at You can contact Addiction and Mental Health Services - Kingston Frontenac Lennox & www.amhs-kfla.ca / 613-544-6225.www.amhs-kfla.ca / 613-544-6225. Addington at TT: They [all] need to be followed as intended by every Learn more about signs of a problem by visitingLearn more about signs of a problem by visitingwww.amhs-kfla.ca / 613-544-6225. www.responsiblegambling.org or by reaching out to www.responsiblegambling.org or by reaching out to Learn more about signs of a problem by visitingsingle one of those commissions. None of it can be watered ConnexOntario for free and confidential help byConnexOntario for free and confidential help bycalling 1-866-531-2600.calling 1-866-531-2600. www.responsiblegambling.org or by reaching out to ConnexOntario for free and confidential help bydown. 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