'I wanted nothing to do with aboriginal culture'

In British Columbia, aboriginal children make up 52 percent of children in foster care - but represent just eight percent of kids in the province. 

'Clara' is one of those children. Because she's still in care, we can't use her real name.

Entering the system as an infant, Clara was quickly placed with a non-indigenous family - one that has given her a home for her entire life. 

But, like a lot of children in care - Clara's relationship with her First Nations identity has been rocky. Even though her family knew it was important to keep those ties, years of bullying and a difficult relationship with her mother led Clara to rebel against her indigenous identity. 

"I just wanted to cut it out of my life," said Clara, "and just be like, I don't want to have this part of me in me."

But today, Clara is nearing the age where she'll no longer be in care... and she's found a connection to her roots through a program called Culturally Relevant Urban Wellness. 

Click the 'listen' button above to hear her story.

(Produced with assistance from Wawmeesh Hamilton)