Harmony House is named after a brave young woman who was a client at Central Interior Native Health Society (CINHS) working alongside the founder of Harmony House, Maria Brouwer.

Harmony was a survivor of sex trade work and had the courage to speak out publicly, with other survivors, on the abuse they had suffered at the hands of a local Prince George judge. Alongside four others, she testified against him in court. The judge was convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison, where he died.

Her legacy of harm was too much; in spite of her triumph, community support, and resilience, Harmony died soon after beginning her journey into recovery and healing. The work of Harmony House is done in her memory, and in the memory of many young women who share her story and experiences.

For more stories, experiences, and information please read:

Unbroken: My Fight for Survival, Hope, and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls by Angela Sterritt