Three Indigenous women running in Vancouver’s municipal election – APTN

Oct 14, 2014

VANCOUVER – Three Indigenous women launched campaigns Friday for the upcoming civic election in Vancouver.

Audrey Siegl from the Musqueam Indian Band in Vancouver said being on city council will allow her to speak for those less fortunate and help influence change.

Siegl has been a community activist for many years and has volunteered countless hours standing up for issues she believes in.

“I know what its like to be denied opportunities, because of the way that I look. I know what its like to be hunted, I know what its like to be treated as an object,” said Siegl. “I know what its like to look at the politicians – at the list of candidates – when it comes time to vote and not see a single person who represents what I stand for, what my experience here is or where I would like things to go.”

For Diana Day, a Mohawk from Six Nations in Ontario, she wants to be on the Vancouver school board.

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