This paper discusses the treatment of
Aboriginal women in the Correctional Services
of Canada (CSC) within an international human
rights context. The author posits that the
discriminatory treatment of Aboriginal women
in Canadian federal prisons amounts to a
breach of CEDAW. The paper investigates the
sexist and racist treatment of Aboriginal
women in this context, drawing on research
and factual reports. The author argues that
the Canadian government ignores these rights
violations despite numerous studies and
inquiries. The author addresses the