IDENTITY This includes examples like You have the right to.....
Participate in activities of your choice connected to your creed, community identity and cultural identity. Services provided to you should be appropriate for who you are and how you identify. They should take your race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, family diversity, disability, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression into account. If you are First Nations, Inuit, or Metis, the services provided to you should recognize your culture, heritage, tradition, connection to community, and the concept of extended family.
Not feel pressured or forced to participate in any cultural or religious ceremonies which you do not feel comfortable participating in. Keep religious and cultural belongings such as Bibles, Quran or other items which align with your culture, creed or identity and are important to you. Speak any language or be taught any languages you would like to learn.
Keep religious and cultural belongings such as Bibles, Quran or other items which align with your
Express yourself in a safe, secure and caring environment while learning about yourself, growing and developing your identity and being part of the community which you identify with. Participate (or not) in family activities and traditions with your caregivers which are important to you. You also can participate in family activities and traditions which are important to your caregivers if you choose
culture, creed or identity and are important to you.
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