Taking Up Space

The Indian Act has imposed countless injustices on the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. On this episode, we’re focusing on the gender discrimination in the Indian Act. The latest amendments to the act came as recently as 2017, and we take you through the history of gender inequality in the Indian Act, and how we got to the current version that is still law today.

Show Notes

Music in this episode by Ora Cogan, Marnna, Holy Hum, Valiska, and Wagner Bridal Chorus

What is Taking Up Space?

Taking Up Space approaches issues surrounding intersectional feminism on Songhees, Wsanec, and Esquimalt territories (Victoria, BC) through storytelling and narrative. This program is full of thoughtful stories that challenge the patriarchy, colonialism, and white supremacy.