Tchekwie
Canada
I am extremely passionate about Indigenous issues, and all facets of Indigenous struggles. I have worked in Treaty Land Entitlement and Specific Lands claims, which allowed me to gain invaluable knowledge of the legal systems for First Nation land claims in Canada. However, this was not the beginning of my introduction to Indigenous politics. I grew up in a home that was surrounded and occupied with people heavily involved in Indigenous politics. Protests, vigils, conferences, gatherings... ( اقرأ المزيد)
Shireen
Malaysia
My grandmother who stood up to soldiers at war, my mother who worked from sunlight to starlight, my sister's commitment to our family, my brothers' hard work to make us happy. I am inspired by persistence in the face of pain, endurance in the face of poverty, courage in the face of adversity. I am humbled by the faces of children who struggle through unfair and inhumane circumstances. I learn from them and I live a better person because of them. I am blessed for being able to contribute to... ( اقرأ المزيد)
georgette
Jamaica
Yes, TakingITGlobal can help me to achieve some of my goals; actually it has already. TIG has provided me with an outlet to express my ideas to young people worldwide. I am able to learn about other cultures by getting involved in projects. That helps me to see what other youth are doing out there. It has made me realize that young people everywhere are typically the same: we share similar ideas, go through similar things. I find new friends and I learn about opportunities. TIG has been a... ( اقرأ المزيد)
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