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Indigenous Human Trafficking Awareness Day

The Province of Ontario has designated Feb 22nd as Ontario’s Human Trafficking Awareness Day. For decades First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have been addressing issues of exploitation and violence experienced by their respective communities. To recognize and support ongoing Indigenous community efforts, on Feb 22nd, 2019, ACTION (Anti-Violence & Coercion Taskforce for Indigenous Organizations & Networks) will be hosting a day-long event in Ottawa for First Nations, Inuit and Metis people, as well as, service providers. This event will bring together Indigenous Culture & expertise, lived experiences, community organizing, and resources in a meaningful way. We invite you to participate and join us for a day of sharing, learning, support, music, and food.

This event is being sponsored by Tungasuvvingat Inuit and Minwaashin Lodge.

In the words of Matt Schaaf “Acting as an ally means shifting power and resources towards people and organizations who are working to address violence. There are many ways to practice this power shift”.

To support and/or sponsor this event please email Kspagnoli@minlodge.com and ep-mgr@tungasuvvingatinuit.ca


Date: February 22, 2019
Time:TBA
Location: TBA
Ticket Price: TBA

For ticket purchases and sponsorship information please visit:  An EventBrite link will be available soon.

Anti-Violence & Coercion Taskforce for Indigenous Organizations & Networks (ACTION)

ACTION is comprised of First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations based in Ottawa and surrounding region; who address issues of violence and exploitation from their respective communities perspective. These organizations are Tungasuvvingat Inuit (Co-Chair), Minwaashin Lodge (Co-Chair), Métis Nation of Ontario, Odawa Native Friendship Centre and Pauktuutiit Inuit Women of Canada.

Why are we doing this? 

There has been an overwhelming need in Ottawa for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis-specific, action-oriented, anti-exploitation task force. As a result, said organizations have come together to share knowledge, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultural expertise, and resources to collectively address issues of violence impacting our respective communities. While all marginalized people are at increased risk of being exploited, Indigenous women make up 51% of all trafficked people, this is a significant portion of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities who make up only 4% the Canadian population. Through community dialogue and sharing, we aim to expand knowledge on exploitation and violence towards 2SLGBTQ+ and men within First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in a client-centred, trauma-informed approach.

Qujannamiik/Thank you

ᔭᓃᓴ  ᐅᐃᓴᓐ

Jennisha Wilson, HBA. MES
Manager, Alluriarniq Department
Sex Work, Exiting the Sex Trade and Anti-Human Trafficking Programs
Tungasuvvingat Inuit

If you have an event idea please contact us at: publicoutreach@endhumantrafficking.ca.