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Indigenous people in Canada have faced racism and unfair treatment for a long time. This can make it hard to ask for help when dealing with abuse.

Black, Indigenous, and African Nova Scotian people may have intersecting identities and experiences. They experience racism, colonialism, and other forms of discrimination in our legal system.

You may worry that:

  • people won’t understand your culture
  • the police or courts won’t treat you fairly
  • you’ll have to leave your community and be far from family, friends, and traditions
  • people will judge you or think badly about Indigenous families

If you live on a reserve and are thinking about moving, this guide can help. Life After Abuse: A Guide for Aboriginal Women Moving to the City

If you’re a parent, you may worry about what will happen to your children if you ask for help. In the past, many Indigenous families were hurt by residential schools and unfair child protection laws. Today, Indigenous children are still taken from their families more often than other children.

But you are not alone. You can find help to make sure your children are okay.

To learn more about child protection and your rights, go to the Child Protection section.