Self-defence program aims to build confidence in Indigenous women – CBC

Feb 01, 2023

‘It is very important for us to protect ourselves in a good way’

A free program at the University of Winnipeg is offering self-defence classes to Indigenous women as a way to build confidence and personal safety.

Tina Robinson from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation is three classes into her training.

“My goal is to make sure I’m safe and confident when I’m out and about alone,” she said.

“Personally as an Indigenous woman in this day and age with all of the violence that we experience, I feel that it is very important for us to protect ourselves in a good way.”

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