NWAC champions the inherent rights of Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people through strategic advocacy and policy development. Our work addresses historical injustices while building pathways to equitable futures. From challenging discriminatory provisions in the Indian Act and advocating for status equality, to advancing Indigenous-led justice frameworks and protecting the rights of those impacted by the criminal justice system, we pursue systemic change across multiple fronts. Our initiatives on child welfare reform, emergency management protocols, human rights advancement, and UNDRIP implementation collectively strengthen Indigenous rights while promoting self-determination and sovereignty.
Indigenous Rights
Justice for Indigenous Peoples means dismantling colonial systems while rebuilding governance structures that honour our traditional laws and ways of being.
Indian Act & Status Inequities
NWAC challenges discriminatory provisions within the Indian Act that disproportionately impact Indigenous women and their descendants through gender-based status restrictions. Our advocacy addresses historical injustices while promoting legislative reforms that restore rightful status recognition and community membership for those affected by generations of systemic discrimination.
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NWAC advocates for Indigenous women and gender-diverse people's rights through strategic engagement in Canada's UNDRIP Action Plan development process. Our work ensures these voices shape measurable commitments from government authorities while advancing gender-focused legislative amendments that honor the Declaration's principles of equality, dignity, and self-determination.
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