Algoma University professor Dr. Vivian Jiménez-Estrada and her research assistant Xuechen Yuan have completed an in-depth study on gendered and colonial violence prevention services in Baawaating.
Since February 2023, the research has engaged Indigenous and non-Indigenous service providers and first responders, identifying both challenges and opportunities to enhance gendered and colonial violence prevention efforts in the region.
The final report and policy brief will be presented at the Sisters in Spirit Ceremony and Vigil, which will be held today at Algoma University, on behalf of the Indigenous Women’s Anti-Violence Task Force (IWAVTF).
Initiated in 2022, the project has been supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the NORDIK Institute, and shaped by the guidance and knowledge of the IWAVTF and its research advisory group, composed of local Indigenous community members. Their voices and perspectives have been instrumental in shaping the direction of this work.
“Our work has been grounded in the wisdom and resilience of the communities in Baawaating,”
said Dr. Jiménez-Estrada. “This research is not just about identifying gaps in service provision, but about fostering relationships, understanding, and solutions that honour the Calls for Justice and the lived experiences of Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals.”
The full report provides an in-depth look at the Indigenous-led, mixed-methods participatory research project, focusing on applying the Calls for Justice (CFJ) within service planning, programming, and delivery in Baawaating. It highlights both the barriers and opportunities for aligning social services with the CFJ.
Released on June 6, 2024, the policy brief outlines key recommendations to address forms of gendered and colonial violence against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people and identify gaps in the institutional capacity of service providers to align with the CFJ.
View the Final Report and Policy Brief.
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