Thank you so much, Madam Chair.
I think that's an important point: the hypersexualization of indigenous women. I brought that up during a committee—how, at Hallowe'en, there are costumes like the sexy squaw or the Pocahottie, and how we're hypersexualized, which makes us more susceptible and vulnerable to violence.
This segues into call for justice 3.7: “We call upon all governments to provide continual and accessible healing programs and support for all children of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people and their family members" and to develop a permanent fund that is “distinctions-based”.
Madame Varley, could you please speak to the importance of accessible and culturally relevant healing programs to support communities and families impacted by violence from transient workers involved in resource development projects?