Genesis House attends a provincial, down to earth and vulnerable conversation about family violence – Pembina Valley Online
Aug 15 2024
In July, Genesis House Executive Director Ang Braun took part in the Family Violence Consortium (FVC) meeting with Manitoba Minister of Families Nahanni Fontaine and Special Advisor on Indigenous Issues Cora Morgan, to discuss gender-based violence (GBV) and where things are at in the province.
Braun serves as rural co-chair for the family violence consortium and said there was a common feeling and understanding of the size and complexity of the topic and there was a focus on trying to figure out where to start addressing the issues facing Manitoba.
“For example, recognizing that Indigenous women and newcomer women are much higher rates and at a much higher risk for violence than everyone else. And so, looking at how do we provide what is needed? What is necessary? How do we actually engage with those populations to make sure that we’re providing the services they need when they need them? I think there was no doubt about that with everyone in the room.”
