A recurring theme in Canada is the missing and murdered aboriginal women in Canada. Indigenous people don’t get nearly enough support from the government, media or nation as they should because they are seen as a minority. Topics such as this one are often subjective to people turning a blind eye and staying quiet instead of speaking out.

Research done by Dr. Mark Totten concluded that most of the indigenous trafficking is done within the borders of Canada primarily in major cities such as Vancouver, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, and Calgary. Although, predominantly in the prairies and small towns and cities in B.C.

Some terrifying statistics done by AMR planning and consulting:

• “There are about 400 children and youth exploited on the streets of Winnipeg each year, 70-80% of which are of Aboriginal descent.
• The process of grooming and prepping Aboriginal children and youth for entry into the sex trade is a long process that begins in childhood.
• Most participants have a family history that involves residential schools and/or the child welfare system.
• Youth are more likely to work the street trade than the indoor trade, working most often in cars and trick pads.
• Predators are typically middle to upper class white males.”

A huge percentage of women are introduced into trafficking through external affairs and find themselves trapped and sadly fall victim to human trafficking.

 

If you want to see the stats click on the link here