A remarkable life story, Angela Sterritt's narrative is a powerful blend of memoir and investigative journalism that addresses the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. As a Gitxsan teenager, she documented her struggles in a journal while navigating life on the streets. Now an acclaimed journalist, Sterritt uses her platform to advocate for justice and illuminate the experiences of Indigenous women, girls, and survivors. In her debut work, she intertwines her personal journey with investigative reporting, revealing how colonialism and racism have contributed to a society that often disregards Indigenous lives. Growing up, Sterritt was inspired by her grandparents, who fought for their rights and land. However, after being displaced from her family home, she found herself in notorious areas like Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and Northern BC’s Highway of Tears, where many women have gone missing. Facing violence and loss, Sterritt navigated through challenging environments, ultimately achieving success in journalism and academia through her resilience and the support of her community. Her empathy for victims and their families fuels her investigations today, as she demands accountability from the media and society, exposing systemic racism. Ultimately, Sterritt's story underscores the unbroken strength of Indigenous women and the potential for building lives filled with joy and abundance.
