Feminist Alliance for International Action

Members of Feminist Alliance for International Action are in Geneva for the United Nations review of Canada, where First Nations advocates including Sharon Mclvor are urging the government to end discrimination in the Indian Act by eliminating the second-generation cut-off.

The time to act is NOW. The second-generation cut-off continues to deny First Nations women and children their rights and status. The Senate has voted to end it — now the House of Commons must follow through. ✍️ Sign the petition: ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/P… #End2ndGen

Equality isn’t automatic—it takes action. For 25+ years, @FAFIA_AFAI has held Canada accountable to its human rights obligations, focusing on the rights of Indigenous women & girls. Progress means monitoring, identifying gaps & pressing for change. #IWD2026 #IndigenousWomen

FAFIA & the Indian Act Sex Discrimination Working Group (Jeanette Corbiere Lavell, Sharon McIvor, Lynn Gehl, ONWA, QNW, Justice for Girls & UBCIC) are working to end sex discrimination. Hear Zoë Craig-Sparrow on the effects of Bill S-2: 🔗 bit.ly/4cdfMDo ⚖️✊ #BillS2

Today marks the 4th year since Canada established the National Ribbon Skirt Day. We honour Isabelle Kulak from Cote First Nation, whose courage in speaking out against discrimination sparked a powerful movement celebrating First Nations cultural pride and identity. The ribbon skirt is a sacred symbol of heritage, strength, and connection to Mother Earth. On this day for reconciliation and education, we invite you to learn about this important tradition and its significance within First Nations cultures.

On #HumanRightsDay, we honour Indigenous women and girls who have fought sex discrimination in the Indian Act. Senate amendments to Bill S-2 move Canada closer to ending the second-generation cutoff. As the bill goes to the House, MPs must support these changes.

Bill S-2 amendments pass a key hurdle. Ending the second-generation cutoff is essential to real gender equality in the Indian Act. Now parliament must finish the job. aptnnews.ca/national-news/…

Marking UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities—supporting accessibility, inclusion, and the rights of persons with disabilities. #IDPD #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion

Re-sharing APTN’s coverage on the urgent need to end the second-generation cut-off. This work is long overdue, and women and families have led the fight every step of the way.

Mi’kmaq lawyer Pam Palmater explains why ending the second-generation cut-off is essential: because delays only continue discrimination. ▶️ Read and watch: bit.ly/442Ei5j

Sharing Senator Mary Coyle’s powerful intervention during the Senate debate on Bill S-2. She raises a critical question: What is the Senate’s credibility if we fail to act on what Indigenous women, families, and generations have asked for? youtube.com/watch?v=hl400O…

40 years of broken promises & 4 failed bills—yet Indigenous women & their descendants still denied equality. Senate committee voted 10-1 to amend Bill S-2 & end the second-generation cut-off NOW. Pass it as amended & deliver justice TODAY. #EndTheCutOff 🔗 policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/reconc…

@SenMarilou Thank you @SenMarilou for standing strong with Indigenous women, children & Nations! 💪❤️

🚨 BIG WIN: Senate Committee votes 10-1 to remove the second-generation cut-off in Bill S-2! Ends sex & race discrimination in the Indian Act and stops forced extinction of First Nations. Full release 👉 fafia-afai.org/wp-content/upl… #BillS2 #EndTheCutOff

Today, we honour the courage and sacrifices of all Canadians who served, especially Indigenous veterans. Their legacy inspires continued efforts toward equality for Indigenous women under Bill S-2. 🎥 Hear testimonies: sencanada.ca/en/Committees/…

Bill S-2 seeks to end discrimination in the Indian Act — but gaps remain. Cora McGuire-Cyrette (ONWA) urges the removal of the second-generation cutoff, protecting First Nations women & their children. youtube.com/watch?v=_PuL-f… #IndigenousWomen #EndDiscrimination #FAFIA #BillS2

The second-generation cut-off is an extinction policy rooted in sex discrimination. It was designed to erase Indigenous women and their descendants from their communities and their rights. Canada must end it. cbc.ca/news/indigenou…

Honouring Survivors, their families & the children who never came home. Remembering Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois & Ashlee Shingoose. #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #MMIWG

Families are going to court to challenge the ongoing sex discrimination in the Indian Act fighting for the return of rights stripped from their ancestors. Read more: timescolonist.com/national-news/… #EndSexDiscrimination #IndianAct #IndigenousRights #HumanRights

📉 WAGE Canada's budget is set to drop by 80% by 2027-28. This would roll back decades of hard-fought progress for women’s rights in Canada. Cuts this deep threaten the survival of women's rights organizations. We cannot stay silent. #StopTheCuts #WAGECanada #WomensRights