Speaking Out on Financial Abuse

Serving Canada's Survivors Through Reconciliation and Collaboration


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The Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters (MAWS) is a non-profit organization in Manitoba, Canada, dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence through education, training and community collaboration.  Today, Amber Merucci, Project Specialist; Tsungai Muvingi, Provincial Coodinator and Maria Paz, Communication Specialist at MAWS, discuss their roles and the organization's rich history.  They emphasize MAW'S unique focus on provincial shelters and its committment to cultural humility and reconcilliation with indigenous communities.  Amber, Maria and Tsungai each highlight the challenges of working with diverse populations, including indigenous and immigrant communities. and the importance of providing accessible resources and training.  MAWS also collaborates with universities and legal communities to offer comprehensive support and education on gender-based violence. 

 

Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters 

List of Indigenous Tribes in Canada 

Indigenous Peoples Statistics in Canada 

History of Canada 

 

 

 

www.financialabusehelp.net 

 

 

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Speaking Out on Financial AbuseBy Laurie G