Street-based sex work is the most dangerous form of sex work, and Indigenous sex workers are extremely vulnerable to violence and exploitation. Indigenous women who are involved in street-based sex work in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside receive culturally sensitive support from the Aboriginal Health and Safety Project at the WISH Drop-In Centre. Facilitated by an Indigenous coordinator, the program helps women learn how to access important resources and supports participant-led healing programs like drum making and traditional ceremonies with visiting Elders.
Your Gift provides ten participants with one week of culturally safe healing and learning programs.
