Episode 10 of 24. A reading from the book Policies of Exclusion, Poverty &
Health: Stories from the front. Compiled, with Introduction and Reports by
Chrystal Ocean. Copyright 2005.

SYNOPSIS
“I’m still searching spiritually. My spiritual faith right now is with the
Baha’i but I’m also attending the Anglican Church. A lot of times they
conflict. It bothers me. I need my sweats, I need my smudges, I need that
close association with cultural roots… I’m being pulled apart. I want to be
with First Nations people.”

India is Métis. Among the barriers she faces, including a background of
abuse, poverty and addiction beginning with her placement into foster care
at age five, India struggles to reconnect with her native roots.

One’s culture gives one a sense of belonging and home. It’s something we all
need. Far too many Métis, and native or First Nations people have been
deprived of - more often, torn from - their land and their roots.

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Ocean
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WISE Book - Policies of Exclusion, Poverty & Health: Stories from the front
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