Dec 1, 2007

Canada's Most Volnerable Group


Canada's most volnerable group is Native women on reserves. The issue was brought 20 years ago to the Canadian government, but until this day not much has been done. The federal laws that exist to protect women when they get divorced, such as the right for property and land ownership, do not apply to Native women living on reserves. Let alone that Natives are at a much higher risk for divorce and substance abuse. Here's the Native Women's Association website for those of you who are interested. The website frequently has updates on many issues Native women face today such as the Pickton trial.

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