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October 17, 2024

Celebrating the ceremonial opening of Ne’ata’q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland
From: Indigenous Services Canada NationTalk: Stephenville, Newfoundland & Labrador — Indigenous Services Canada and Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network Today marked the ceremonial opening of Ne’ata’q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland. An initiative of the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network Inc. (NAWN), the shelter will provide a safe, supportive community for Indigenous women and children...

October 4, 2024

Indigenous organization to lead Red Dress Alert pilot project in Manitoba
House of Commons committee report says federal government needs to speed up project CBC Indigenous: An Indigenous-led organization in Manitoba will take the lead on a Red Dress Alert pilot program in the province, the federal government announced Friday in Winnipeg. This year’s federal budget promised to spend $1.3 million over three years to develop a regional missing...

August 16, 2024

Manitoba announces nearly $1M for centre named after Tina Fontaine
APTN News: As part of the 10 year anniversary of the murder of Tina Fontaine, the Manitoba government announced $986,000 towards a centre to help youth at risk.  “It’s not enough anymore for folks to say yes we believe or support MMIWG2S without putting your money where your mouth is,” said Nahanni Fontaine, minister of Families, Women...

July 9, 2024

Inside Canada’s National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
With the help of a new survey, a solutions-based org is building better services for survivors. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are either put on by us or by our select...

June 3, 2024

2023-2024 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report
On June 3rd, 2021, the Government of Canada launched the Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People (Federal Pathway). The Federal Pathway is the federal government’s contribution to the 2021 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan. The Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report details the federal government’s...

June 3, 2024

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Marks the Fifth Anniversary of National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) with Progress Report on the Implementation of the Calls for Justice
NationTalk: – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, on the fifth anniversary of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Final Report, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) released a new progress report evaluating the advances made in implementing the National Inquiry’s 231 Calls for Justice. “Preventing violence against...

May 3, 2024

Manitoba partners with federal government on Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women and girls
Provincial pilot project expected to help inform future national alert system CBC News: The Canadian Press – Canada and Manitoba are partnering to launch an alert system that would inform the public when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing, they announced Friday in Winnipeg, ahead of a national day to mark the crisis. The...

April 4, 2024

Winnipeg MP pushes ‘Red Dress’ alert system for missing, murdered Indigenous women
ALESSIA PASSAFIUME OTTAWA THE CANADIAN PRESS The Globe and Mail: The Canadian Press – A Manitoba MP is trying to create an alert system to notify the public when Indigenous women go missing – an endeavour she hopes will lead to fewer deaths and more safe reunions with loved ones. “This is a critical initiative,”...

March 19, 2024

Consultations begin on Parliament Hill about Red Dress Alert system
MP Leah Gazan urges Parliamentarians to move quickly to implement an alert system.  APTN News: Jennifer Jesty grabs a glass of water and sits down to speak to a House of Commons committee about the Unama’ki Alert System she developed. “Since its inception, 183 alerts have been run through our system, 67 have been found...

March 8, 2024

Funding for Community Projects Working to End Gender-Based Violence
NationTalk: Community groups working on the front lines know what is needed to prevent gender-based violence and how to support those impacted by it. That is why the Province is funding 16 community-based organizations for projects that address gender-based violence. “With this funding we are able to support partners like the Elizabeth Fry Society to...

March 6, 2024

Government of Yukon announces funding recipients under the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce $2.2 million in funding to support Yukon-based women’s and gender equity-seeking non-governmental organizations. The funding, which covers the 2023–24 and 2024–25 fiscal years, was made available through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. The funding will support projects that fall under Pillar one and...

February 23, 2024

Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council Receives $550,000 for Violence Prevention Efforts
NationTalk: The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced $550,000 for the Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council. The funding is provided under the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence, a four-year bilateral agreement the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed with Women and Gender Equality Canada, resulting in $13.6...

February 8, 2024

Co-chairs issue statement on progress made towards shared priorities at roundtable on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people in Canada
NationTalk: OTTAWA, ON – Today the Chair of the National Families and Survivors Circle Inc., Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, and the Minister of Families for the Government of Manitoba, Nahanni Fontaine, issued the following statement after the second annual Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial roundtable on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse...

January 26, 2024

Feather Alert for MMIP in California praised after first year
One-year-old alert system raises awareness about missing Indigenous people in California. Example of a recent Feather Alert in California that helped located a teen girl. Photo: California Highway Patrol  APTN News: Native Americans in California are assessing the first year of the Feather Alert system that came into effect on Jan. 24, 2022. The statewide program...

January 11, 2024

Government of Canada announces support for 34 Ontario-based organizations to prevent and address gender-based violence
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada, Sudbury – Gender-based violence costs women and gender-diverse people their lives and has profound effects on our communities. Preventing and addressing gender-based violence is a crucial step to advancing gender equality in Canada. Today, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside...

January 9, 2024

Government of Canada announces support for 18 Alberta-based organizations to advance gender equality
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada – To build a gender equal society, we must ensure that all people can participate in Canada’s economic, social and political life. We know that women and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals face systemic barriers that limit their progress and advancement, and we must take action to ensure a better future for...

December 15, 2023

Canada announces funding for two organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada – Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador — Women and Gender Equality Canada The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created...

December 15, 2023

Feds start consultations on Red Dress Alert
Jennifer Jesty helped create the Unama’ki Alert System, which helps Mi’kmaq First Nations find missing children. Photo submitted by Jennifer Jesty  Canada’s National Observer: The federal government is taking the first step to build an alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people. For the better part of a year, MP Leah Gazan,...

December 14, 2023

Funding to Help End Gender-Based Violence
NationTalk: A historic funding agreement signed today, December 14, will see the federal government invest $18.3 million over four years to help Nova Scotia end gender-based violence. Through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, the Province can help fund programming by community-based service providers that aligns with Standing Together, the provincial action plan...

December 4, 2023

Minister Anandasangaree announces funding for 31 Indigenous-led projects that will contribute to ending violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada December 4, 2023 — Ottawa, Ontario NationTalk: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada – The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, spanning from November 25 to December 10, is an opportunity to recommit to speaking up against all sorts of acts of gender-based violence. There is a real,...

November 30, 2023

1st on-reserve women’s shelter in New Brunswick to open in the new year
12-bed facility will also have family units CBC Indigenous: The first women’s shelter on a First Nation in New Brunswick will open its doors in the new year and it’s a resource Shelly Francis says will be valuable for women escaping violent homes. Nignen Women’s Shelter at Natoaganeg First Nation, 115 kilometres northwest of Moncton, is Indigenous-led with cultural resources serving Indigenous women,...

October 11, 2023

The Governments of Canada and Yukon sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada – Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, unfortunately gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of...

August 25, 2023

Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in New Brunswick
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada – Crisis hotlines are a lifeline for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and are critical support services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada and this demand continues today. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth,...

August 2, 2023

The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence
NationTalk: Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Today,...

July 25, 2023

Manitoba Government Receives $22.3 Million in Funding Through The National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
Strengthening Social Infrastructure, Improving Services to End Gender-Based Violence in Manitoba: Squires NationTalk: The Manitoba government, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is investing $22.3 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. The funding will enhance services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and...

June 9, 2023

Government of Canada announces funding has been allocated to 10 Indigenous women’s organizations and 2SLGBTQI+ communities working to end the national crisis of MMIWG and 2SLGBTQI+ people
NationTalk: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced that approximately $2.6 million has been allocated to 11 new projects undertaken by 10 Indigenous women’s organizations across Canada with the unique knowledge and expertise on how to best protect and empower Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people....

June 6, 2023

The Government of Canada provides funding to the Native Women’s Association of Canada to prevent gender-based violence
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equity Canada – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for people in need of help and the frontline organizations that support them. Today, the...

June 5, 2023

AFN Releases Final Report from MMIWG2S+ National Gathering
NationTalk: Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has released its final report from the MMIWG2S+ National Gathering. The event brought Survivors of gender-based violence and families of missing or murdered loved ones together in Vancouver from February 14-16, 2023. “Connecting Hearts and Making Change” builds on a national report, “Breathing Life into the...

June 5, 2023

Feds say progress being made on MMIWG calls to justice, critics disagree
APTN News: In spite of what advocates are saying, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller says he believes progress is being made on addressing the calls to justice issued in the final report of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. “What we heard last year from advocates precisely was to answer...

June 3, 2023

Government of Canada releases summary of actions taken to address the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
Yahoo!Finance: The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line is available to provide emotional support and crisis referral services to individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. Call the toll-free Crisis Line at 1-844-413-6649. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a...

May 29, 2023

Increased support for families of missing and murdered Indigenous people and Indigenous victims and survivors of crime
Nationtalk: Department of justice Canada – Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous people: There is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous people. For assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. Supports are also available through the MMIWG2S+ health and cultural...

May 29, 2023

Ottawa offering $95M to help Indigenous families learn about missing loved ones
Funding also expands services for men and boys CBC News: Ottawa is promising more than $95 million to help Indigenous families get information about missing or murdered loved ones. On Monday, Justice Minister David Lametti announced $95.8 million in new funding over five years for the families of missing and murdered Indigenous people, and an...

May 8, 2023

Ottawa announces $103M for Indigenous women’s shelters
Former commissioner says there’s more work to do to address national inquiry’s calls for justice CBC News: The more than $100 million in funding the federal government has earmarked for Indigenous women’s shelters is only part of the solution to violence against Indigenous women and girls, says a former commissioner for a national inquiry that investigated the issue....

May 4, 2023

Native Women’s Association of Canada established Safe Passage Women’s Safety Council and expanded Safe Passage online platform
NationTalk: Indigenous Peoples, particularly women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S+), experience violence at a much higher rate than other populations in Canada. The disappearance and murder of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada is an ongoing national crisis, which is due to the intergenerational trauma and marginalization caused by colonial policies rooted in...

May 3, 2023

Government of Canada announces funding for Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations in Quebec
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them. Today, the Honourable Marci...

May 2, 2023

House unanimously supports system to alert public when Indigenous women go missing
NationTalk: CP24 – The House of Commons unanimously backed a motion Tuesday declaring the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls a Canada-wide emergency — and calling for funding for a new system to alert the public when someone goes missing. Leah Gazan, who represents a Winnipeg riding, presented the motion to her colleagues...

February 23, 2023

Statement – Renewed and ongoing supports for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people: There is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. For assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. Supports are also available through the MMIWG2S+ health...

February 21, 2023

Council of Yukon First Nations plans to open shelter for Indigenous women and children in Whitehorse
Project will help fill gaps in current system, CYFN says CBC News: The Council of Yukon First Nations is planning to build a new shelter in Whitehorse’s Whistle Bend neighbourhood, specifically for Indigenous women and children. Shadelle Chambers, executive director of the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), presented the plans to Whitehorse city council...

February 7, 2023

Federal government announces $500K for feasibility study of Winnipeg-area landfill search
Dollar amount ‘really only the beginning’ in process to locate women’s remains, victim’s daughter says WARNING: This story contains distressing details. CBC News: The federal government says it will provide $500,000 to determine whether it’s possible to recover human remains from a landfill near Winnipeg, after months of calls to search there for the bodies...

January 10, 2023

Government of Canada appoints a Ministerial Special Representative and an Indigenous- led organization to address Calls for Justice
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced the appointment of Jennifer Moore Rattray as the Ministerial Special Representative who will provide advice and recommendations, through engagement with survivors, families, partners and organizations, in support of Call for Justice 1.7 to  create an Indigenous and Human Rights...

January 10, 2023

Ottawa announces progress on 2 MMIWG inquiry calls to justice
Jennifer Moore Rattray appointed to provide recommendations for an Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson CBC News: Over a year into a national action plan to end violence against Indigenous women, progress is being made to implement two of the calls for justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Crown-Indigenous...

December 21, 2022

Canada and the Big Grassy First Nation partner to launch the Big Grassy First Nation Cultural Space and Shelter Building Project
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Today, Chief Lynn Indian from the Big Grassy First Nation and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, announced $1.8 million in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program, for the construction of a new cultural space building. The new Big Grassy First Nation Cultural...

December 5, 2022

Berens River First Nation and the Government of Canada launch Chief Elsie Bouchie Cultural Camp to revitalize Anishinaabe culture
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. You can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support, cultural services, and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers....

November 9, 2022

National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence a significant step towards gender equality
Pictou County, Nova Scotia – Women and Gender Equality Canada Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time. Federal,...

October 24, 2022

After decades of work by Indigenous community activists, Winnipeg is finally receiving funding for a 24/7 shelter
Canada’s National Observer: Winnipeg will finally establish a 24/7 shelter for Indigenous women and gender-diverse people thanks to funding from the federal Ministry of Indigenous Affairs. It’s a victory for community advocates who have been working for decades on the project. Velma’s House, as the shelter will be called, will be run by Ka Ni Kanichihk,...

October 17, 2022

Govt. of Canada announces $8.4M in funding for Ka Ni Kanichihk, Velma’s House, and other Indigenous women’s organizations in Manitoba
Indigenous Services Canada: Shelters provide protection, services and resources that enable women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people who have experienced gender-based violence, including intimate partner violence and exploitation, to have a safe space to turn and take steps to regain an independent and self-determined life. Supporting Indigenous-led 24/7 safe spaces, emergency shelters, and transition homes is an...

October 14, 2022

Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Yukon
Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. Rates of gender-based violence in the Yukon are three times greater than the national average. Today, Jenna Sudds, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $500,000 to support crisis hotlines across Yukon. Ms....

July 11, 2022

Canada and the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations break ground for historic Gukwdzi (Bighouse) Project
Crown−Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Investing in cultural spaces is crucial to addressing the root causes of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. Indigenous groups have also highlighted culturally centred spaces as essential to self-determination. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation Leaders broke ground at the...

June 3, 2022

2021-2022 MMIWG Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report
Crown – Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: For the first anniversary of the national action plan, the Government of Canada re-affirms its commitment to end the violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people by releasing the Federal Pathways ing This report outlines the work we’ve done since in last year and the work...

June 3, 2022

MMIWG Inquiry: Native Women’s Association of Canada annual report card on Federal National Action Plan
Native Women’s Association of Canada: A comprehensive analysis of the federal government’s National Action Plan to address violence against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people finds little progress has been made over the past year to reduce the shocking number of murders and disappearances. The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) assessed the National Action...

May 6, 2022

Federal Pathways funding
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Announced funding of $36.3 million over five years beginning in 2021−22 to 2025−26, and $8.6 million ongoing through multi-year agreements that amplify their voices and perspectives in the development of policies, programs and legislation for this program to allow stable and longer-term project funding for these organizations. The newly...

June 3, 2021

Government releases National Action Plan
CBC – Government releases National Action Plan. Our goal here is to end the genocide,” said Denise Pictou Maloney, co-chair of the National Family and Survivors Circle (NFSC), one of the many groups, along with the federal and provincial governments, that have been co-developing the plan. The NFSC’s contribution to the plan, titled the Path Forward, Reclaiming Power...

June 2, 2021

The Path Forward – Reclaiming Power and Place”
Message from the National Family and Survivors Circle’s “The Path Forward – Reclaiming Power and Place” is the National Family and Survivors Circle’s contribution to the 2021 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan: Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People. A summary of key components is provided in...

January 27, 2021

RCMP Vison 150
NationTalk – As part of the RCMP’s Vision 150 modernization strategy and reconciliation efforts, the RCMP is entering into agreements with women’s National Indigenous Organizations to develop collaborative, community-driven and culturally sensitive crime prevention, violence reduction and training initiatives. Through funding provided by the Government of Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence, the RCMP...

January 26, 2021

Funding for Inuit women shelters across Inuit Nunangat
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, along with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, committed to fund the construction and operations of shelters for Inuit women and children across Inuit Nunangat as well as in urban centres. Funding for the new shelters will be part of the...

December 5, 2020

Funding for Violence Prevention Strategy
Announcement of funding for a broad-based Violence Prevention Strategy that includes $35 million over six years, and $6 million ongoing for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQQIA organizations to continue to consult with their members and ensure the National Action Plan remains accountable and evergreen $21.9 million in funding over three years, beginning in 2020-21, to continue to...

October 2, 2020

COVID-19 funding
Federal Government announced $50M in COVID-19 related funding including for up to $10 million to support organizations providing services related to gender-based violence to Indigenous people off-reserve...

July 29, 2020

National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking
Funds are to support victims and survivors of human trafficking. $14 million will be distributed by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) and $5 million through Public Safety Canada.  WAGE’s call for proposals will support organizations that work to prevent and address human trafficking to develop and implement promising practices to enhance empowerment supports for at-risk populations and survivors of...

June 24, 2019

Federal initiatives in response to MMIWG Interim Report
Important federal initiatives have been put in place to begin addressing issues identified in the Inquiry’s interim report and in the Calls for Justice. These initiatives include: legislation respecting Indigenous languages; legislation on supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families; eliminating gender discrimination from the Indian Act Family Information Liaison Units and community-based supports; support for...

June 3, 2019

Submission of MMIWG Final report
MMIWG National Inquiry submitted their Final Report listing 231 individual Calls for Justice directed at governments, institutions, social service providers, industries and all Canadians. “Despite their different circumstances and backgrounds, all of the missing and murdered are connected by economic, social and political marginalization, racism, and misogyny woven into the fabric of Canadian society,” explained...

April 10, 2019

Final Report to be released on June 3, 2019
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls today announced it will formally present its Final Report to the federal, provincial and territorial governments at a public closing ceremony in Gatineau, Quebec on June 3, 2019. The Final Report will comprise the sacred truths of 1484 family members and survivors of violence...

July 30, 2018

Addressing the Economic Security and Prosperity of Indigenous Women
 $4.3M: $350K Regional; $500K National Proposed projects will engage women and a range of community partners in working together to create lasting change to improve economic conditions for Indigenous women. Projects will: Identify issues, strengths and opportunities affecting Indigenous women’s economic security and prosperity; Expand community understanding of these issues, strengths and opportunities;  Take action, together with partners, to...

June 5, 2018

Federal Government grants extension to MMIWG timeline
CISION – As a result of a thorough review of the request for an extension and based on what we heard from survivors, family members and Indigenous organizations, and discussions with provinces and territories, the Commission will be receiving more time to submit its final report. The Commission will have until April 30, 2019 from the initial...

June 5, 2018

NWAC concerns about not granting an extension
Feathers of Hope – Native Womans Association of Canada has flagged the following concerns by not granting a full 2-year extension: Appropriate long term after-care; The option to reopen community hearing; The necessity of engaging in one or two more expert and institutional hearings that may discuss extremely important topics such as criminal justice system...

May 24, 2018

Status of Women Canada creates an Indigenous Women’s Circle
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, met with the newly created Indigenous Women’s Circle today to discuss ways of addressing systemic inequalities that disproportionately impact Indigenous women and girls. The Circle will have an advisory role for a two-year term and provide an opportunity for Status of Women Canada to consult with...

May 8, 2018

It’s Time: Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
Ministry of the Status of Women Mar. 5, 2018 – Invests in cultural competency training for federal law enforcement officers, and provides important program funding for at-risk populations, including Indigenous women and girls....

March 6, 2018

Request for 24 month extension
CISION – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls today submitted a formal request to the federal government for a 24-month extension of its mandate through to December 31, 2020. The submission made to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs highlights work that the National Inquiry has done, and areas...

March 5, 2018

Matrimonial Real Property Implementation Support Program
Annual since 2013, $ 3M per year. Renewed 2018-20 Created to protect Indigenous women living on reserves in cases where a relationship ended and property division was required. This investment will allow for continued initiatives for safer environments and opportunities for Indigenous women....

November 1, 2017

Release of MMIWG Interim Report
Release of Interim Report “Our Women and Girls are Sacred” includes three immediate calls to action for the Government of Canada to: Work collaboratively with provinces and territories to create a national police task force to which the National Inquiry could refer families and survivors to assess or reopen cases or review investigations. Establish a...

September 21, 2017

First National Inquiry statement to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs
First National Inquiry statement to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs on Inquiry progress acknowledges past and current issues and commits to four principles to guide their work: We want to empower and support people, not re-victimize them. We want to find solutions together and not impose them. We want...

July 11, 2017

Resignation of Commissioner from MMIWG
Marilyn Poitras resigns as Commissioner saying she could not continue under the inquiry’s current structure....

June 12, 2017

Executive Director resigns from MMIWG Commission
Executive Director resignation is the fifth of such departures by staff since the National Inquiry’s launch on September 1st, 2016. Serious concerns around commissions stability and ability to meet its objectives within a rapidly shrinking timeline for the issuance of its final report...

August 3, 2016

Two-years funding to establish Inquiry
$53.86M over two years to funding to establish an Inquiry which will make recommendations on concrete actions to address and prevent violence against Indigenous women and girls, including systemic and societal discrimination. An additional $16.7M over 3 years from the Department of Justice for the creation of Family Liaison Units in each province and territory...

December 8, 2015

Announcement of launch of MMIWG Inquiry
The Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Carolyn Bennett, the Minister of the Status of Women, Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Justice, Jody Wilson-Raybould, announced the launch of a National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The NI-MMIWG is unprecedented because it covers 14 jurisdictions and looks at the issue...
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