Exploring Stakeholder: "Government of Yukon"

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...

NationTalk: The Yukon Advisory Committee on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People has issued the following statement: “The Yukon Advisory Committee on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People acknowledges the families and communities impacted by the coroner’s inquest these past three weeks. We recognize the re-traumatization and grief that...

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...

NationTalk: Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement: “This year the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign began on November 25. This annual campaign, which takes place internationally, across Canada and in the Yukon illuminates the collective efforts of so many organizations and individuals...

Leaders, partners and families gathered for the second annual Accountability forum from October 16 to 17 in Whitehorse to review the progress made on the Yukon’s MMIWG2S+Implementation Plan. NationTalk: The Government of Yukon, under the leadership of the Yukon Advisory Committee, organized the forum. It brought together more than 150 participants, including families of MMIWG2S+,...

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...

Plan details objectives, milestones, timelines and describes 32 action items  CBC News: A Yukon group focused on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit-plus people has presented an implementation plan for the territory’s MMIWG2S+ strategy. During a news conference on Tuesday, three co-chairs of the Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ described the significance of the...

NationTalk: The Government of Yukon congratulates the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) on the site blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Family Preservation Wellness Centre. The ceremony took place on May 17, 2023 at 10 Eldorado Drive in Whistle Bend. The future site of the Family Preservation Wellness Centre is close to playgrounds, walking...

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 and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them. Today, Michael...

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...

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,...

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....

“Changing the Story to Upholding Dignity and Justice: Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy”, signing ceremony with participants from all 14 Yukon First Nations as well as municipal, territorial and federal governments to confirm their commitment to ending violence and changing the story for Indigenous women, girls and Two-spirit+ people in Yukon. The Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy groups 31...

Indigenous Lands&Resources Today – Spoke to Yukon’s experience with the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee encouraged her counterparts to support the Inquiry and keep the Commission’s mandate to examine the systemic causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls in mind. Minister McPhee also highlighted the need...