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IWCL PROJECT SNEAK PE The 2022 IWCL cohort is an amazing group of caring, committed changemakers and the mentors are looking forward to supporting everyone throughout the summer. We will all be looking forward to coming together for graduation in September and hearing about the journeys of these amazing indigenous women leaders! Krista Hanscomb – IWCL Lead
Megan Leenie NWT Inuit My project is called “A woman’s perspective of the Inuvialuit Land Claim Agreement”. I am interested in shedding a light on what it was like to be a woman amongst all the men during this process of negotiations over time that led to the final agreement that was signed in 1984. Altogether six women signed this document, but sadly only four are left to interview. I am looking forward to seeking someone close to the deceased to get a feel of the legacy left behind. The outcome of this documentary is intended to broaden youth perspectives, and to encourage future changemakers to be inspired from the stories. My project will also educate and be a resource to the people about this time in our history.
Carmen Carriere Vancouver British Columbia Métis My project is going to be a collection of stories. I am asking women to tell me about how identifying as a Métis woman forms who they are. I have been meeting women throughout different regions of the province and am seeing shared themes emerging. The goal of my project is to educate and build pride amongst our women by having these stories to see themselves to build community. The second prong is to use stories as an advocacy tool. It is the stories that make the biggest impact. Down the line we could be looking at podcasts.