Exploring Theme: "Breathing Life: AFN Action Plan"

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: 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...

“Breathing Life” makes recommendations for coordinated action in four priority areas: Justice: address barriers and inequalities in Canada’s justice system Human security: ensure equitable access to basic needs, including shelter, food, and education Health and wellness: provide services and programs that are culturally appropriate and trauma informed Culture as safety: make cultural identity a priority in all preventative, supportive,...