National Aboriginal Women's Summit

The National Planning Committee is to be commended for their dedication and work in helping to facilitate the coming together of over 150 Aboriginal women delegates and another 150 federal, provincial and Aboriginal participants from across the country to attend the Summit. [...] Thank you to the Honourable Jim Prentice and the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada for providing financial support to the Province and the National Aboriginal Organizations for their participation in the Summit. [...] The results of this summit represent a pivotal opportunity for the Government of Canada, provinces and territories and Aboriginal organizations to take action to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal women in Canada. [...] The Policy papers are listed in Appendix A and can be viewed on the National Aboriginal Women’s Summit website at the following URL: It is our hope that the National Aboriginal Women’s Summit will be an impetus for action to help address the important issues facing Aboriginal women in Canada and help to develop Strong Women and Strong Communities. [...] Include in the future the development, implementation and evaluation of all action plans and future processes, recognize traditional ways and invest in improving the lives of Aboriginal women, and Aboriginal women must have resources and opportunities to reclaim their traditional governing roles within families, communities and nations.