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

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/

About Our Guests:
Holly McKenzie, PhD is a community-engaged researcher focused on reproductive justice and health. As a white settler, Holly collaborates with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to drive policy, service, and community change for better health outcomes. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's School of Public Health and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Regina. Holly's CIHR-funded graduate research explored reproductive justice with urban Indigenous women in various territories, highlighting their experiences and policy impacts. Alongside her peer-reviewed publications, she shares her research through blogs, fact sheets, and community talks. Based on Treaty Six Territory, Holly lives in Saskatoon with her partner, two dogs, and a cat. In her free time, she enjoys dog sports, camping, and reading. More about her work is available at hollyannmckenzie.ca


Elder Betty McKenna is Anishinaabe, born in The Pas, Manitoba, with roots in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation (Treaty No. 4). She is a respected author, speaker, and advocate for Indigenous health and education, passionately guiding people toward traditional practices and languages. Betty serves as an Elder at First Nations University and Luther College and is the Resident Elder for CAAN, the Mackenzie Art Gallery, and the Canadian Virtual Hospice. Her advisory roles include positions with RESOLVE, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Indigenous People’s Health, and Regina Public Schools. Elder Betty’s past work spans roles with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Police Commission, and Corrections Canada’s Elders National Advisory. Her numerous awards include the Queen’s Gold and Silver Medals, the Sovereign’s Award for Volunteers, and the Excellence in Health Award. She also serves on the Lieutenant Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Committee.

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