[Witness speaks in an indigenous language]
Good afternoon. I would like to thank the Creator for bringing me here safe and sound, as well as the Anishinabek nation for hosting us on its vast territory.
My name is Viviane Michel, and I am the president of Québec Native Women.
Québec Native Women represents 10 nations in Quebec, including the urban population. Our organization has Réseau des maisons d'hébergement pour femmes autochtones, a network of 13 shelters for indigenous women. Two more are coming soon for the Naskapi and Eeyou populations, which will bring their total to three shelters.
I would also like to thank the Standing Committee on the Status of Women for including Québec Native Women in this process.