For our first time listeners, Her Voice is a women’s empowerment podcast that aims to raise awareness of violence and abuse against women. In today’s episode we'll be discussing the violence that Indigenous women experience - we will discuss the topic, its prevalence, the impact of COVID-19 on this issue of violence, current governmental efforts attempting to address this issue, post-pandemic strategies that should be implemented, the impact of violence against Indigenous women, and strategies for violence prevention.

TRIGGER WARNING

This episode provides an insight into what domestic violence is and what it looks like, specifically in the context of current times. What changes did the COVID-19 pandemic cause for victims? How do other factors, such as socioeconomic ones, play a role in these effects? We also discuss how YOU can take action at home, and help us fight such violence together.

Welcome to the Her Voice Podcast! This is our introduction. Stay tuned for more episodes!