Family Violence and Aboriginal Communities: Building Our Knowledge and Direction through Community Based Research and Community Forums
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
L. Jane McMillan
Description
Study conducted over five years consulted with over 150 Mi'kmaq through interviews, focus groups, and community forums in order to develop strategies to address violence.
Discusses a national action plan to address gaps in current policies, programs and services to stop violence against Indigenous women and girls and to fulfil Canada’s international human rights obligations.
Looks at how Canada's child welfare system, as part of a colonial ideology, reflects mainstream perspectives which are in conflict with Aboriginal values and traditions.