—because sometimes, and we're not blaming her for her circumstances, the system puts women into these difficult circumstances. So chances are, particularly if you're living in Winnipeg, you were most likely connected to child welfare at some point, which creates a lack of opportunity and a lack of the safety net that we all enjoy within our families. When we need help, we can have all hands on deck, and many of our families are not.... If one is struggling, they're all struggling, and it's a question of who's struggling the most. It's a survival reality for many indigenous families.
On February 15th, 2017. See this statement in context.