The fight for Indigenous people Shawna J Serniak

Shauna J. Serniak, a proud Mady daughter and founder of the Every Woman Fund, shares her powerful journey of turning personal pain into public power. She sheds light on the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, the impact of colonization, and the need for funding and support for MMIWG. Shauna emphasizes the importance of education, awareness, and the promotion of diversity in the trades, while highlighting the systemic rot and the need for change in the industry. The conversation covers topics related to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, representation and advocacy, challenges and injustices faced by Indigenous women, resilience and healing, empowerment and self-love, social media and advocacy, misconceptions and education, and the legacy and impact of advocacy work.TakeawaysTurning personal pain into public powerThe need for education, awareness, and diversity in the trades Diversity and inclusion are essential for workplace success.Advocacy for Indigenous women's rights and justice is crucial.University of AlbertaFree course Canada's Indigenous History Indigenous Canada | CourseraWebsite for the Every Woman Empowered Endowment FundEvery Women Empowered Endowment Fund – Edmonton Community FoundationEvery Woman Empowered Endowment Fund Facebook Page(11) FacebookShawna J Serniak, International Indigenous Speaker Facebook Page(3) FacebookShawna J Serniak - LinkedIn Page(8) Shawna J Serniak | LinkedInEvery Woman Empowered Endowment Fund - LinkedIn Page(7) Every Woman Empowered Endowment Fund MMIW | LinkedInPodcastsStolen: Surviving St Michael's Stolen Season 2: Surviving St.… - Stolen - Apple PodcastsKuper IslandKuper Island | CBC Podcasts | CBC ListenPig FarmerRobert Pickton Case | The Canadian EncyclopediaHighway of TearsHighway of Tears | The Canadian EncyclopediaHighway of Tears BookHighway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmid | Penguin Random House Canada