Sacred Stories from the Fireweed Project: Indigenous Experiences Accessing Abortion in Canada
Date
2025
Authors
Paul, Willow
Monchalin, Renée
Pérez Piñán, Astrid V.
Wells, Madison
Ferguson, Crea
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Publisher
Fireweed Project
Abstract
Prior to colonization, land-based medicines were used to prevent or end a pregnancy. However, this knowledge was disregarded and made illegal by settlers. Today, Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) face barriers to accessing quality abortion care. This video, created by Fuselight Creative, is inspired by the lived experiences of Indigenous women, Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ folks who shared their story with the Fireweed Project.
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Keywords
abortion, Canada, Indigenous, access, colonialism
Citation
Paul, W., Monchalin, R., Pérez Piñán, A. V., Wells, M., Ferguson, C., & Fireweed Project. (2025). Sacred stories from the Fireweed Project: Indigenous experiences accessing abortion in Canada [Video]. Fireweed Project.