CWEIA in Action
Programs That Make a Difference
Culture and Tradition
Initiated the midwifery files with the Cree Health Board (2010). Kuukuminuuwich uchiskuutimachaauniwaau iskwaauhititaau (2016).
Initiatives Against Violence
Nishiiyuu Man, walk against violence towards women & girls (2013). Eeyou Healing Retreat (2014). Book “Wisdom of Elder” (launched 2017).
Support to Local Women Associations
Identified minimum funding with the Board of Compensation (2015).
Empowering Initiatives
Outstanding Women Awards: first edition in 2010, 4th edition in October 2016. During the 2014 International Women's Day, CWEIA celebrated its founding members.
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Advocacy
Quebec Public Inquiry Commission
CWEIA has made public statements to the Quebec Public Inquiry Commission (CERP) on the treatment of Indigenous peoples in public services.