There is probably no other group as marginalized in our country than aboriginal women. According to Statistics Canada, the average annual income of aboriginal women in 2000 was $13,300, compared to $18,200 for Aboriginal men, and $19,350 for non-Aboriginal women. Forty-three per cent of aboriginal women live in poverty.

This poverty has made them incredibly vulnerable.

More than 500 aboriginal women have vanished over the last three decades, many brutally killed like those on the Pickton farm. And, much like the Pickton case, the police and our governments seem to show little care for their lives.

Highlighting the plight of nine aboriginal women in the Downtown Eastside, the documentary Street Sisters aims to show the women in the midst of poverty, addiction and homelessness, but "will consistently invert stereotypes, revealing these women to be exactly as they are: terribly wounded, in the fierce grip of addiction, but also courageous, unique, valuable, interesting, insightful, intelligent, humourous and resilient."

Their story was recently featured in a Megaphone story called 'Sisters of Mercy'.

Above is the first clip from the documentary. But in order for them to be able to finish the film, they need $60,000. We encourage you to visit their website, learn about the project and lend your support.