Defending Mother Earth: Indigenous Women at the Forefront for Action
Date of Meeting: March 16, 2022
Meeting Organizer: Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)
ISJC Staff Present: Major Victoria Edmonds
Reporter: Allison Jordan
Which SDG does this topic cover? 5, 13
Type of meeting: CSW66 Parallel Event
Summary of presentation of information
The panelists in this meeting shared some of the unique knowledge about the environment that indigenous women have as a result of their lived experiences. This included concrete suggestions for caring for creation such as cutting energy use, gardening, and shopping locally as well as challenges unique to indigenous communities. There are boil water advisories on many reservations throughout the country
What information shared in this meeting is of significance to The Salvation Army and why?
This is important for informing The Salvation Army’s response to climate challenges and the necessity for a relationship with indigenous communities.
What is The Salvation Army currently doing to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals addressed in this meeting?
The Salvation Army has a number of clean water initiatives around the globe.
What opportunities are there for The Salvation Army to create or further develop the work in this area?
The Salvation Army has an opportunity to form partnerships and relationships with indigenous governing bodies.