Teach Me

The System Matters By Jason T. Rogers I was reading a book recently, and one line hit me hard: “It’s not the people—it’s the system.” That idea has been sitting with me ever since. And the more I look around, the more it rings true. Whether we’re talking about education, public health, housing, or how we support Indigenous communities—the same pattern shows up. If the system is broken, it doesn’t matter how much money you throw at it. You can pour in funding. Hire more people. Add more programs. But if the foundation is flawed, all you’re doing is building on top of something that can’t carry the weight. A Lesson from History One example that really stands out is how governments have tried—again and again—to “fix” systems for Indigenous and Aboriginal communities. The problem isn’t just underfunding. It’s deeper than that. Over the years, governments have poured billions into education systems, health systems, and economic development programs designed to help Indigenous po...