What would it take?

By: Charlotte Qamaniq and Nathan and Eliza Mather

What would it take to transform society for the betterment of all?

I asked my children, 11 and 13

Both had answers, immediate and keen

My youngest identifies as non-binary, they have passion and fear

Homophobia is alive, let’s make that clear

Their lives are threatened, threatened for being queer

Teach children about relationships

They aren’t all straight

Ignorance leads to discrimination

We don’t need that hate.

My oldest identifies as an Indigenous male

Stereotypes will have him killed or in jail

Canada - You are filled with police brutality and hate crimes, don’t let that prevail

Identify the problem and the cause

Stereotypes are dangerous

And so are racists cops and laws

Too many endanger us

Listen, these are our society's flaws.

What would it take to transform society for the betterment of all?

Ask the children, and answer their call.