Audrey speaks about why many Native women end up on the street citing systemic racism – the lack of employment opportunities as well as the trauma of the residential school experience as factors.

Darlene talks about the Indian Act and the genocidal policies that have shaped relations between the settler state and the First Peoples of this land.

Audience member Darlene Ritchie sings an honour song.

Asociacion Pachmama (Mother Earth)
Cecilia speaks about the struggles of Indigenous peoples and their role in ensuring the survival of humanity and all living beings.

Daniele speaks about her work with men and women working in the sex trade and the exit strategies developed by her organization, Peers Vancouver, Prostitutes Empowerment Education and Resource Society.

Reads two pieces – the first one is entitled Dyke Murder the second is untitled and Susan calls it the Dorothy poem for now.

Speaks about her work in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the Memorial March in honor of the Missing/Murdered women, the role of the police and the systemic nature of violence against Native women.

Shares from her experience living, working and surviving the streets of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Reads poem on indigenous women’s resistance in the north and the south entitled Makwaa and her Sisters Still Walking

3 voices: Zainab Amadahy introduces co-moderator Jules Koostachin – Jules talks about the goals of the NWAC campaign. Zainab introduces the panel. Jules calls on Wanda Whitebird for a traditional opening.