In 2022, Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence partnered with Indigenous researchers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Grandmothers to better understand primary prevention solutions that address the root causes of violence to promote systemic change. This research initiative, called the Strong Women’s Circle, built on the rich work already accomplished by Indigenous researchers and advocates from across Turtle Island and reflects the expertise and lived experiences of Indigenous women living in Alberta.

Created in an ethical space, where Indigenous and Western worldviews come together for sustainable anti-violence solutions, the report proposes five transformative changes to achieve Indigenous sovereignty along with a list of policy reforms in six systems that are necessary to prevent violence: justice and policing, child welfare, health, education, housing, and transportation.