Indigenous women leaders play pivotal roles as they amplify the voices of missing children through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
“Women are life-givers,” says Scott, noting that the NCTR is fortunate to have national leaders involved every step of the way. “I am grateful to our ancestors of all genders who resisted and fought back against colonialism. I think it is an important part of our healing for Indigenous women to take up our rightful roles as matriarchs, mentors and leaders to ensure future generations will never again experience those human rights violations on their identities and their cultures.”
Stephanie Scott is the organiza- tion’s executive director, which was created as part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s mandate and is hosted at the University of Manitoba. Guided by a Governing Circle and Survivor Circle comprised of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) houses the collection of statements, docu- ments, sacred items and other materials gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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Brenda Gunn, academic and research director, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (left) and Stephanie Scott, executive director, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
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