Sandra Lovelace Newark

Sandra Lovelace Newark is a prominent Indigenous rights advocate from the Maliseet Nation in Canada. She gained visibility in the 1970s when she challenged the Indian Act, which discriminated against Indigenous women, particularly regarding their status and rights upon marriage to non-Indigenous men. Her legal battles led to significant changes in Canadian law, notably the recognition of the rights of Indigenous women within the framework of the Indian Act. Lovelace Newark's work highlights the intersection of gender and Indigenous rights, making her a key figure in Canada's legal and social landscape regarding Indigenous issues.