This article addresses the marginalization
and discrimination faced by Indigenous women
worldwide. The author argues that the human
rights of Indigenous women, including the
right to live free from violence, the right
to self-determination, and the right to own
property, are frequently violated in Canada
and abroad. The piece addresses these issues
within a human rights framework and considers
the treatment of human rights under various
international conventions. The author
outlines key international instruments and
concludes that to successfully combat human