Indigenous women in Canada face a disproportionate risk of homelessness and violence. According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous women are five times more likely to experience homelessness compared to non-Indigenous women. This alarming fact is driven by systemic issues, including poverty, domestic violence, and a critical shortage of culturally appropriate shelters that provide safety and support. 

Cities like Toronto and Vancouver are facing significant challenges with homelessness, and Indigenous women are among the most vulnerable groups affected. Existing shelters are often overcrowded and under resourced, unable to meet the specific needs of Indigenous women. 

Canada has a moral and legal duty to protect the safety and well being of all its citizens, including Indigenous peoples who have endured generations of systemic injustice. Creating more homeless shelters specifically dedicated to Indigenous women is a important step toward reconciliation. 

Tell your municipal representatives to sign this petition. We urge you, as political leaders and decision makers, to sign this petition and take the next crucial step toward reconciliation.

Sign this petition to demand urgent action and help create more homeless shelters for Indigenous women. Together, we can make a real and lasting difference, by standing up for reconciliation and the future of Indigenous women across Canada.