In the Spotlight
Coerced Sterilization
As a youth in Saskatchewan and as a nurse in the healthcare system, Senator Boyer saw firsthand the discrimination and coercion faced by Indigenous women. Today, she is part of a Senate committee that is investigating the roots and solutions to this unspeakable racism.
Prison reform
The mental-health crisis in our prison system has to be addressed in society at large—with compassion, care and culturally astute initiatives.
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Recent News
Students Explore Place-Based Histories and Indigenous Leadership
The project highlights Senator Boyer's work to end the coerced and forced sterilization of Indigenous women in Canada
Speaking with Margaret Atwood about forced sterilization
Meeting with Barbara Cartwright Humane Canada
We talked about reconciliation that must reflect the reality of animal sentience and the indivisibility of humans and animals.
Back to Batoche
Held on the historic site of the Battle of Batoche, Métis people from all over Canada come to this event to celebrate their cultural traditions and heritage.
Remembrance Day 2018
Senator Boyer and Marv Fletcher attend the Aboriginal Veterans Day Ceremony.