A registered Canadian charity supporting incarcerated and recently released Indigenous women in the Vancouver area.
of the female prison population is Indigenous — despite being less than 4% of all women in Canada.
of federal segregation placements are Indigenous women, isolated for months and years.
of federally sentenced women have identified mental health needs and significant histories of trauma.
Solitary confinement is illegal but still practiced, by other names — administrative segregation, modified movement, clinical seclusion, lockdown. NWAC Prison Issues Fact Sheet
The Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action #31, 35–37 address the urgent need for reform in the treatment of Indigenous peoples within the justice system.
To support incarcerated & recently released Indigenous women in their Creator-given cultural and spiritual identity, and to advocate for justice in the prison system.
"He has sent me to mend broken hearts, to tell prisoners they have been set free…"
Luke 4:18 · First Nations Version
Are you about to be released? Could you use a friend when you get out?
604.753.9929 or info@sisterswalkingtogether.ca Learn moreSisters Walking Together is a registered Canadian charity. Your gift supports women re-entering their communities and embracing their Creator-given cultural and spiritual identity.