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Article: Aboriginal women create united front.(news)

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Aboriginal women from across Canada gathered in Corner Brook, Nfld. from June 20 to 22 to talk about the issues affecting them and to try to come up with a plan to ensure those issues are addressed.

The women were participants in the National Aboriginal Women's Summit, hosted by the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) and the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, with support from the federal government.

The theme chosen for the event was Strong Women: Strong Communities, with a special focus on issues of health, safety, wellness, equality, empowerment, strength, balance and honour.

All groups that attended the summit presented policy ...

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