Genocide of Indigenous in Canada

It’s often women who stand up for what’s right. Canada has never really listened to women, and when it comes to Indigenous women, it’s even worse.

Today, I feel like I might just throw in the towel.

There’s so much hatred and racism directed at our people, and then there’s the lateral violence within our own communities. It’s exhausting to hear the ignorant comments from those who are privileged in Canada. 

We see it all over social media—people posting hurtful memes and spreading false narratives that paint us as lazy or criminal. The media sometimes sensationalizes our struggles, focusing on the negative aspects of our communities without showing the strength and resilience we have. Articles often highlight our problems but ignore the systemic issues that cause them, leading to more hatred and misunderstanding.

I’ve had some support from my friends and family, but honestly, it’s not much overall. That’s just the way it is, sadly.

I keep pushing for our people, trying to break down the barriers we face. I know that anything I do might go unnoticed, but I can’t stop thinking about our children and grandchildren.

I’ve focused a lot on child protection issues and the ongoing removal of our kids from their families and communities. I’ve written countless letters to all levels of government, asking them to stop using the “presumption of risk” against us. I’ve also fought for grandparents and extended family to get legal aid so children can go back to their families instead of being stuck in foster care for years while agencies follow their complicated rules.

Canada doesn’t truly support us. They might let a few cases slip by to make it look like they care, but they’ve already made their decision on the small gestures, using social media to make it seem like they’re doing something meaningful.

In reality, it’s business as usual—just trying to get rid of the “Indian Problem.”

The mines around our Reserves keep poisoning the water and causing cancer.

Our children are still being taken away, breaking apart our families and communities.

Women and children continue to be murdered, and the killers face no consequences.

The socioeconomic challenges we face are a constant struggle. More than half of us live off the Reserves, feeling disconnected from our Bands and our traditional communities.

Our traditional foods are being depleted and access is limited. The fish are tainted with farmed fish, disease, and radiation. Our moose and deer are suffering too, dealing with cancer.

It’s usually women fighting for what’s right. Canada has never listened to women, and when it comes to Indigenous women, it’s unthinkable. The social media posts and news stories only add to the hatred, making it harder for us to fight for our rights and dignity.

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