Indigenous Reproductive Justice: Voices from the Past, Present, and Future

Tune into Resolving Violence to explore these fascinating and critical topics, and gain a deeper understanding of the journey towards reproductive and sexual justice for Indigenous women.

For more information on the content discussed in today’s episode, please visit the following links:

Project Website: www.hollyannmckenzie.ca/Indigenous-RJ

The Native Youth Sexual Health Network https://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/

The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights Report of Forced and Coerced Sterilization of Persons in Canada https://sencanada.ca/en/info-page/parl-43-2/ridr-forced-and-coerced-sterilization-of-persons-in-canada/

The full video for "Cultural Humility: People, Principles, and Practices" https://youtu.be/SaSHLbS1V4w?si=JiXR43VRsqe3v0rN

Sistersong: Women of Colour Reproductive Justice Collective https://www.sistersong.net/

Ross (2006) "Understanding Reproductive Justice" https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/rrfp/pages/33/attachments/original/1456425809/Understanding_RJ_Sistersong.pdf

Ka Ni Kanichihk: https://www.kanikanichihk.ca/

About Our Guests: 
Elder Betty McKenna is Anishinaabe, born in Opaswayuk (The Pas), Manitoba. Her family reserve is Sapotaweyak Cree Nation (Treaty No. 4). She is a respected author, speaker, and advocate for Indigenous health and education, and passionate about supporting people in their return to traditional practices and languages. Elder Betty is currently involved with many research projects and is a lecturer at First Nations University and Luther College. Elder Betty is also the Resident Elder for CAAN and the Mackenzie Art Gallery. She is an Elder with the Canadian Virtual Hospice,  RESOLVE, and Regina Public Schools. Elder Betty’s past work spans roles with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Police Commission, and Corrections Canada’s Elders National Advisory. Her numerous awards include the Queen’s Gold and Silver Medals, the Sovereign’s Award for Volunteers, and the Excellence in Health Award. She also serves on the Lieutenant Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Committee.

Holly McKenzie, PhD is a community-engaged researcher focused on reproductive justice and health. Holly is a white-settler who works alongside Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to drive policy, service, and community change for enhanced health and wellbeing. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's School of Public Health and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Regina. Holly's CIHR-funded graduate research explored reproductive justice with urban Indigenous women living on Treaty 1 (Winnipeg, SK), Treaty 4 (Regina, SK) and Treaty 6 (Saskatoon, SK) territories amplified their understandings of reproductive justice and their reproductive health experiences. Alongside her peer-reviewed publications, she shares her research through blogs, fact sheets, and community talks. Based on Treaty Six Territory, Holly lives in Saskatoon with her partner, two dogs, and a cat. In her free time, she enjoys dog sports, camping, and reading. More about her work is available at hollyannmckenzie.ca

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