Alex Singh Dhaliwal

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, let’s do better for those affected by this form of modern slavery.

While the number of traffickers has been on the decline since 2014, the number of trafficked persons has increased.

What I've come to realize,which some media personalities, politicians, and activists may not admit to, is this: a tragedy is a tragedy is a tragedy. No matter the colour, religion or politics of the victims — their worth does not end where grievances begin.

Admitting to one’s mistakes can be a fruitless endeavour in the face of public outcry. Knowing when to forgive and grant second chances is vital to breathing life into the often-misconstrued values of multiculturalism.