Status of Women committee  I lost my train of thought, but I'm really thankful to be here today and honoured to have met this group. I have lots of things I can talk about, but I know we keep hearing about “minutes” here. Thank you for listening to us.

Status of Women committee  Did I say shelter? I didn't mean shelter.

Status of Women committee  I'm sorry. You beat me before. I wanted to add on to what Christine was saying about NAPS. Is that okay?

Status of Women committee  Thank you. I'll give you an example of what we face in our communities. For the Christmas holidays, we are supposed to have 24/7 coverage. Our officer left without notice. I had two domestic incidents and I was just beside myself. I didn't know what to do. I had to call the head office in Kenora.

Status of Women committee  I wish I had the answer. I know that's what happens. I've heard that's one of the criteria they have to meet. If you have an outstanding court case, upcoming court case, you're not accepted. I don't think I'm making that up. I know that I've heard that.

Status of Women committee  Boozhoo. I know we don't have very much time. I would like to speak about the general impacts that have a lot to do with the violence against our women and children. I always include children, because they need a voice too. I myself am a survivor. I was left with four children 25 years ago.