I think the whole issue of the abuse of aboriginal females is not brought to the fore. I know it happens. It's not being talked about in the communities. I think it's kept underneath. It's invisible, but it's there, and we have to do something to bring it to the fore.
I come from a community of about 2,500 people. I'm sure there are a few aboriginal elders there who are abused or neglected, but the issue has never come forward. It's a silent issue. It's an invisible issue. That, I think, is one of our greatest obstacles, and it's something that we have to address.
For example, when you look at smoking or HIV, you see that the government has put a lot of money into campaigns about those. Everybody knew about them. I think that effort also has to be put in regarding issues of violence. Until that's done, nothing is going to change.