ot.her similar orqanisations. Canadian representatives to the Connittee on the Elinination ot Racial Discrininaeion have reported that the KKK had met with public relection and that a number of its leaders were in prison. To amplily the elfects of its educational work, tbe Government helps to finance a number of non-goeernmenta I organizations that are enqaged in combating the activities of the feir racist groups that exise. For over a decade Canada has had a rninistry norkinq to strenqthen the ethno-cultural identity of aII Canadians. In addillon to haeinq both English and French as off,icial languages, Canada encouraqes the teachlng ot ics "heritaqe languages". fiithin its prograrnme of oulticulturalism. Canadians of Anerican Indian or Eskino origin are encouraged Co maintain and strengthen their own heritage, as are i,mmigrant groups (see the sixth periodic report of Canada (cERD/c/16/Add.6 and 7) ). 97. In Auslralia, measures are berng continual.ty expanded to counter the effects of racial discrinination suffered by the Aboriginal population. The effectiue educa!ionaI opportunities ot Aboriginals had been constricted over the years due !o various degrees of ethno-centric attitudes by the $hite settlers and due to losing some of the land that the Aboriqinals had occupied for nany thousands of years. The Government recognized tha! special and concrete measures eere reouired co pronote tbe developnent and protect the rights of lhese citizens. Tbe Parliamentary resolueion ChaE currently guides gosernment policy toward Aboriginals acknoeledges that the forbearers of these people r.ere the prior occupiers and original olrners of Australia and calls for close consulcatron itich Aboriginal Australians to develop policy for the fulure. A/40/694/Add.r Eng 1i sh Page 26 98. Australi.a's imnigration policy had also changed in recent years, nithin the contert ot its nglobal non-d iscr im inatory migratron progranrne". Austral-ia admitted
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the efforts of Canada and Australia to combat racial discrimination and promote the rights of marginalized groups, including Aboriginal populations. It highlights government initiatives, policies, and programs aimed at promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice. The text also touches on the importance of preserving cultural heritage and promoting multiculturalism.

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Education, Humanitarian aid and relief