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

RESOLVing Violence

Resolving Violence is a captivating podcast that dives deep into Canadian prairie-based research on violence and abuse, with a spotlight on Indigenous perspectives. Each episode provides invaluable insights for service providers, individuals with lived experiences, and the general public. Join interviewer Shaylyn White as she navigate complex dialogues with expert guests.
Episode Highlights:

- Holly discusses disseminating valuable information through briefing notes, fact sheets, articles, and blog posts to advocate for reproductive justice.
- Insights into how community-based organizations offer culturally grounded services and how mainstream healthcare providers can meet diverse needs while respecting identities and lived experiences.
- Exploration of Indigenous women resisting limiting contexts and asserting their rights to reproductive and sexual self-determination.
- Conversations about the interconnected and intergenerational nature of Indigenous reproductive and sexual justice, including decisions around gender and sexual identity, family living conditions, and cultural practices.
- Elder Betty shares Indigenous beliefs around predetermined life paths and the spiritual dimensions of reproductive decisions.
- Discussion on common barriers such as stigma, stereotypes, and colonial values in healthcare that undermine Indigenous reproductive health practices.
- Examination of how colonial influences lead to practices like forced tubal ligations and disrespect Indigenous women's rights to self-determination.
- Holly's vision for future action and broader dissemination of the project's findings to make a tangible impact.
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/

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