Clarity, accuracy and coherence of argumentation — 8
Richness of critical questioning — 8
Organization of argumentation — 8
Diversity and relevance of bibliographical sources — 4
Quality of language and presentation — 2
TOTAL: — 30
Murdered and Missing Aboriginal Women, Forced Sterilization and Reproductive Injustice as Forms of Colonial Violence in Canada
Thesis: The current epidemic of murdered and missing Aboriginal women, forced sterilization and reproductive injustice are the interconnected results of historical and contemporary colonial violence supported by discriminatory laws such as the Indian Act, forced removals, etc.
Key points
The historical roots of colonial violence
I’ll talk about the impact of colonialism on indigenous communities and discriminatory legislation, such as the Indian Act, as tools of control and assimilation. And how political actors regard the lives of indigenous women as unimportant and often turn to victim-blaming for solutions.
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Forced sterilization of aboriginal women
Overview of historical and current forced sterilization, highlighting cases, policies and links to colonial violence as well as disparities in the health care system.
I will also examine how forced sterilization is a historical and contemporary form of discrimination.
Legal and institutional accountability:
Examining failures in the management of forced sterilization and the recognition of harm within legal and healthcare systems.
I will analyze the lack of accountability, redress and reforms to defend the rights of indigenous women on the part of government and health institutions, which often trivialize the suffering of indigenous women.
Conclusion
I conclude with calls from indigenous groups for systemic reform, with a particular emphasis on accountability and change to redress historical injustices and defend the rights and autonomy of indigenous women.