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Indigenous people of Canada share heartbreaking stories that reveal injustices inflicted by the country's child welfare system.

Stories of Hope and Strength is a series of short films that highlight notions of Hope and Strength that exist in Indigenous Communities and in particular within Indigenous women.

Johnny Ketlo and family members of Nadleh Whu'ten share stories of loss, love and their hope for justice and the future. They embody "you are valued" by honoring families and loved ones and by highlighting the importance of each story and person who has been lost along the Highway of Tears.

Lorelei Williams, Skatin and Sts'ailes First Nations, advocate and founder of Butterflies in Spirit, shares her story of dance, community and connecting with ancestors for strength. She embodies "you are hope" through her work to create safe spaces for healing and connection to occur.

Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer (she/her) is Kanien'kehá:ka, wolf clan and former Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke. She made history in 2021, when she was the first woman who also identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ to ever be elected to the position. In Legacy of Strength, Kahsennenhawe inspires "you are courage" through a conversation with Taiaiake Alfred on her journey, the land and how we can come together stronger with more love and respect.