My name is France Robertson, and I am coordinator for the women's shelter and non-violence file for Quebec Native Women Inc. I've been in this position for eight years. I am an Innu from Mashteuiatsh and, within Quebec Native Women Inc., I deal with a network of women's shelters, among other things. This year, our members include Inuit women's shelters located in northern Quebec and approximately 12 aboriginal shelters in Quebec which assist both women and children. We also assist men. We rarely provide assistance to men, in view of the demand.
I'm going to let our president, Ellen, talk to you about the situation regarding violence against women in Quebec.