Status of Women committee  I think there are two really tangible things that government can support young advocates like ourselves with. One is making sure that post-secondary institutions have the means to support their students and proactively prevent sexual violence from occurring, so that there is effe

Status of Women committee  I think my mom was a really beautiful influence on me. I'm the first in my family to go to university as I mentioned. It was just knowing someone was there cheering me on and saying, “You can do it. There are going to be hard days, but keep persisting.” No matter what my dream wa

Status of Women committee  I think the two complement each other really well. Indigenous women whom we particularly spoke to all identify with the view that we need justice for our women, but at the same time that seeking justice for our women helps empower us and our daughters and our sisters. I think the

Status of Women committee  Thank you. My name is Alana Robert. I'm from the Manitoba Métis Nation. I'm so proud to be the first woman in my family to go to university. I've always wanted to pursue a career in law to help combat the magnitude of violence and exploitation experienced by indigenous women in