Sacred Stories from the Fireweed Project: Indigenous Experiences Accessing Abortion in Canada

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, is inspired by the lived experiences of Indigenous women, Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ folks who shared their story with the Fireweed Project. For more information, please visit fireweedproject.ca