Explore the strength and resiliency of indigenous women in making political and social changes to protect their families and communities

Feminism in Canada
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April 15, 2020
Feminism has been one of the most pressing, yet never-ending issue until today for every society around the world. Throughout its course, the movement was able to achieve great success, such as giving women the right to suffrage, the right to decide their destiny, and the right to free and equitable reproductive care, among others. However, contrary to what most people believe, feminism has not yet reached its ultimate goal of providing equality among men and women in every aspect of life. Accordingly, the film entitled Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada provides a vivid example of this disparity, especially when it comes to indigenous women who are considered as one of the most vulnerable sectors of society. In the subsequent sections of this paper, some of the strengths and resiliencies of indigenous women discussed.
The resilience of Indigenous Feminism
As stated earlier, indigenous women in Canada are one of the most vulnerable sectors of society and should be one of the main priorities of the ongoing feminist movement. As could be seen in the film, indigenous activists have experienced continuous harassment from both the private and public sectors. Some reports even show that indigenous women activists have been killed, tortured, or gone missing even until today. What is more surprising is that the film has shown that native men have confor...