The practice of forced sterilization of Native American women occurred in Canada and the U.S. a few decades ago.

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Forced sterilization of Native American women was a practice that occurred in Canada and the U.S. in the mid-20th century. Indigenous women were often forcibly sterilized without their knowledge or consent, as part of a eugenics movement aimed at reducing the number of Native American births. This practice continued until the 1970s in both countries.

The Practice of Forced Sterilization of Native American Women Occurred