Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people often experience inequality more severely because of their intersecting identities. Many work tirelessly to restore traditions of equality, respect and honour women once had so future generations can take pride in who they are.

Euro-centric values broke down traditional Indigenous family structures. This shift devalued the once respected roles of women, children and the elderly. The hard work and care Indigenous women put into their families didn’t earn money, and so wasn't considered true “work” at all