Learning and Knowledge Exchanges
Métis Perspectives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and LGBTQ2S+ People
This report addresses the situation of violence against Métis women and girls in Canada. Métis women face a unique form of marginalization and discrimination; first, as Indigenous peoples; second, as Métis—the “invisible” among Aboriginal people; and third, as women.
More Than A Bed: A National Profile of VAW Shelters and Transition Houses
VAW shelters, feminist scholars, and policymakers have long recognized the need to better understand the scope of services and supports provided to women and children fleeing violence at the national level. This report provides a comprehensive national profile of both VAW and second stage shelters.
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is comprised of the truths of more than 2,380 family members, survivors of violence, experts and Knowledge Keepers shared over two years of cross-country public hearings and evidence gathering.
Getting Home Project: Overcoming Barriers to Housing after Violence
The Getting Home Project: Overcoming Barriers to Housing after Violence is a three-year, community based project, focusing on reducing barriers to safe, secure and affordable housing for women and their children experiencing violence in BC.
Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is based on the lived experience, leadership, and expertise of Indigenous survivors.
Community of Practice: Supporting Trans Women in VAW Shelters
This resource offers tips on supporting trans women in VAW shelters and explores the shifts within the sector as VAW shelters and transition houses grapple with how to better serve trans women and gender diverse people.
Women with Disabilities & Housing
Learn how poverty and discrimination in housing is compounded if a person with a disability identifies as a woman, is Indigenous, Black or African Canadian, is from other racialized groups, identifies as Trans and/or is a migrant or refugee with precarious immigration status.
Building Supports: Housing Access for Immigrant and Refugee Women Leaving Violence Webinar
An online webinar discussing the unique housing needs of immigrant and refugee women leaving violence.