“We have given thanks to you for your apology. I have to also give you credit for standing up. I did not see any other governments before today come forward and apologize, so I do thank you for that. But in return, the Native Women’s Association wants respect.” | photo courtesy of the Native Women’s Association of Canada

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I come here speaking from my heart

by Beverley Jacobs | June 12, 2008

My ancestors ... tried hard to fight against you because they knew what was happening. They knew what was coming, but we have had so much impact from colonization and that is what we are dealing with today ... Women have taken the brunt of it all ... What is it that this government is going to do in the future to help our people?  read more