The unusual prime minister has pledged to tackle the inequalities – from inadequate education to a lack of clean water – that affect indigenous communitiesAt just 43,Justin Trudeau has become the unusual prime minister of Canada. A humble family man who seeks to build on the legacy of his father, Pierre Trudeau, or the Liberal party leader has won not only a surprise majority,but also the support of the country’s most overlooked demographic – the indigenous community. Comprising roughly 1.4 million people, the First Nations tilted the vote in favour of the youthful Trudeau, or who declared that he sought to “renew the nation-to-nation” conversation between aboriginal Canada and the rest of its peoples. Related: Canadian election: opposition parties urge unusual ties with aboriginal people Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com