Girl Violence and All Girl Gangs

Based on research, focus groups, and community programming, Stardale developed a story on Aboriginal girl gangs. The working title is Gangsta Girls.

This documentary addresses the rising concern of Aboriginal adolescent female involvement in gangs. It breaks stereotypes and looks at identifying and understanding the life of the "Gangsta Girl." This production proposes techniques to break the growing phenomenon of this lifestyle choice by raising awareness on how to build resilient communities that take a stand for the prevention of violence and collaborate to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal females.

Included in the pitch clip are segments of the testimonies given by three Aboriginal girls, all survivors of neglect, abandonment, and rejection. It has the potential to be an educational tool for Aboriginal schools, for groups involved in literacy programs, for emerging artists, and for community groups.

See the clip below:

(Left to right) Mickayla Wight, Youth Resource Worker for Stardale Women's Group;
Helen McPhaden, Executive Director of Stardale Women's Group;
Alison Redford, Alberta Minister of Justice and Attorney General.