What was created after an hour and a half of dedicated crafting, thoughtfulness, laughter and some tears was a beautiful homage to our ancestors and a true representation of the strength and beauty of the Métis Nation. The new and updated MNO version of the Faceless Doll project was led by Valerie who opened the activity sharing that her hopes were that this MNO project would reflect the Métis Nation’s deep respect for and commitment to our women. The workshop was introduced by the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Jennifer Lord. The activity was part of a Leadership Engagement Day on Violence Against Aboriginal Women, hosted by the MNO. ![]() The MNO ASVCRI proudly introduced the Faceless Dolls project at the 2014 MNO AGA in Thunder Bay. ![]() Each felt doll represents the life of a woman, emphasizing that ‘each statistic tells a story.’ As a legacy to the original Faceless Dolls project, organizations are encouraged to take ownership of the issue and create their own dolls to meet the needs of their community. The Faceless Doll project is a hands-on art project originally developed by the Native Women’s Association of Canada and has been customized for the MNO to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. To aid in the delivery of this important work, ASVCRI Coordinator Valerie Stortini, has embraced the Faceless Dolls project as a way to engage the Thunder Bay community on a topic that is often surrounded by feelings of shame, anger and even denial. ![]() The MNO ASVCRI is tasked with identifying and implementing safe, coordinated community approaches to ending sexual violence as well as educating the public and promoting recovery. Submitted by Valerie Stortini, MNO ASVCRI CoordinatorĪs reported in the last issue of the Métis Voyageur, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is delivering a project in Thunder Bay called the Aboriginal Sexual Violence Community Response Initiative (ASVCRI).
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