Sandra Lovelace Newark (activist)

Sandra Lovelace Newark is a Canadian Indigenous rights activist known for fighting for the rights of Aboriginal women and their families. She challenged laws that prevented Indigenous women who married non-Indigenous men from retaining their Indian status, which often resulted in loss of land, benefits, and recognition. Her activism led to a key Supreme Court of Canada case in 1981, advocating for gender equality in Indigenous rights. Her efforts contributed to legal and policy changes that better protect Indigenous women’s identities and rights, promoting fairness and recognition within Canadian law and Indigenous communities.