WEEK 5 Flashcards
What does “She’s Someone” mean in the context of Indigenous women?
It means Indigenous women are valuable as individuals, not just as someone’s sister, mother, or wife.
How does settler-colonialism help us understand the targeting of Indigenous women and girls (IWG)?
It explains the ongoing domination through violence and shifting power structures that:
Facilitate the removal of Indigenous peoples from their lands.
Eradicate their cultural identity and ways of life.
Strive for assimilation by imposing dominant beliefs and rejecting difference.
What is the largest risk factor for Indigenous people’s involvement in the CJS?
Settler-colonialism and its lasting impacts.
How did the Indian Act contribute to the forced removal of Indigenous children?
It mandated residential and day schools, which were state-regulated and caused intergenerational trauma.
What is patrilineal identity in the Indian Act?
It defined Status/Non-Status based on a woman’s marriage:
Indigenous women lost their status if they married a non-Indigenous ma
How did the Indian Act criminalize Indigenous people?
Created the reserve and pass system – Indigenous people needed a pass to leave the reserve; if they didn’t have one, it was a criminal act.
Prohibited social and cultural activities (e.g., ceremonies).
What are examples of systemic discrimination against Indigenous peoples?
Underfunded programs and services.
Forced relocation for schooling (e.g., sent down south to finish school).
Lack of education about Indigenous history and contributions.
Denial of Indigenous rights and sovereignty.
Anti-Indigenous racism in the CJS, child welfare, healthcare, and education.
What forms of intersectional discrimination do Indigenous women face?
Racism
Socio-economic marginalization
How does colonialism contribute to victimization and criminalization of Indigenous women?
