Since 1985, Sharon McIvor has fought for gender equality in the Indian Act, which discriminates against Aboriginal Women as bearers of Status. Recently, Bill C-3 continues to perpetuate these inequalities.
The 500 kilometer AMUN (“Big Gathering) March, led by Michèle Audette and Viviane Michel, is aimed at protesting Bill C-3.
Links:
Sharon McIvor’s Recent Letter to Member’s of Parliament. Dated May 18th, 2010.
Kickoff of the 500 kilometer AMUN March denouncing injustices of the Indian Act towards Aboriginal Families. By First Perspective News. May 5th, 2010.
AMUN March in Montreal: pictures (demotix.com) A collection of photographs taken of the march. Photographs by Olivier Chwaiki. May 18th, 2010.