Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 41
Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitments to MMIWG"
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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...
October 4, 2024
Ministers Anandasangaree, Vandal, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on Sisters in Spirit Day and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people
NationTalk: Today, Ministers Anandasangaree, Vandal, Hajdu, and Ien issued the following statement: “Every day, Indigenous families and communities in Canada endure the pain of loss and of unanswered questions. Today, Canadians will gather to honour the memory of the thousands of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people who have gone missing or been murdered....
August 8, 2024
Manitoba honours 10th anniversary of Tina Fontaine’s death, will release MMIWG2S strategy this fall
‘The national inquiry wouldn’t have happened without her,’ Minister Bernadette Smith said Thursday CBC Indigenous – As the tenth anniversary of Tina Fontaine’s death approaches, the province announced it will be releasing its strategy on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people in October. Part of the strategy includes a $15 million endowment...
June 6, 2024
Government of Saskatchewan Releases Cross-Government Progress Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+
Crown Corporation Responses Also Included for the First Time NationTalk: This morning, the Government of Saskatchewan released a comprehensive, 37-page cross-ministry report, Five Years of Reclaiming Power and Place, Saskatchewan’s Response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG+). Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre was joined by First Nations...
May 5, 2024
‘We deserve justice’: Red Dress Day events in downtown Winnipeg honour MMIWG2S+
New $15M endowment fund will help support MMIWG2S+ families, province announced on Red Dress Day CBC News: Hundreds marched from downtown Winnipeg Sunday night to mark Red Dress Day, the nationally recognized day to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. The fourth annual MMIWG2S+ Walk for Justice started at...
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 21, 2024
Manitoba counting on Indigenous matriarchs to help guide MMIWG2S strategy
18-member team will work to prevent ‘any more MMIWG2S’ from happening: Nahanni Fontaine CBC Indigenous: Manitoba’s families minister is bringing some trusted advisers with her to the provincial legislature. Nahanni Fontaine has enlisted a 18-member team of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit individuals to offer their expertise and advice. The Matriarch Circle, which met for the first...
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...
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 12, 2024
Former AMC official named special adviser on MMIWG2S+ in Manitoba
Cora Morgan will help prepare Manitoba’s strategy to deal with missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people Cora Morgan is the new provincial adviser on Indigenous women’s issues and secretary to the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people and gender-based violence cabinet committee. Photo: APTN file APTN News: The Manitoba...
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
Manitoba Government Works to Keep Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit Manitobans Safe with Appointment of Special Advisor
Cora Morgan also Named Secretary to Gender-Based Violence Committee of Cabinet: Fontaine NationTalk: The Manitoba government is announcing the appointment of Cora Morgan as the special advisor on Indigenous women’s issues and secretary to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit Peoples and Gender-Based Violence Committee of Cabinet, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister...
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
Indigenous leadership and the Manitoba RCMP announce the creation of Joint Action Circle to address violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples
NationTalk: Winnipeg – When the Calls for Justice were released in the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples in June 2019, the Manitoba RCMP listened intently. It was understood that the Calls for Justice needed to result in action, and the Manitoba RCMP needed to...
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,...
July 18, 2023
Manitoba Government Announces Additional $3.1 Million for Provincewide Integrated Missing Persons Response
Funding will Prioritize the Well-Being of Chronic Missing Persons, Provide a Co-ordinated Provincewide Inter-agency Response: Goertzen NationTalk: The Manitoba government is increasing its investment in dedicated police resources for the Manitoba Integrated Missing Persons Response with a $5.2-million commitment to prioritize the well-being of chronic missing people and provide a co-ordinated inter-agency response across Manitoba,...
July 6, 2023
GNWT releases What We Heard Report on Missing Persons Legislation
NationTalk: The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its What We Heard Report on Missing Persons Legislation. The What We Heard report provides a high-level summary of the input received from the public engagement with NWT residents from June 16th to July 25th, 2022. The report has been compiled to provide an understanding of the...
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 7, 2023
Yukon presents implementation plan for MMIWG2S+ strategy
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...
June 6, 2023
Saskatchewan reports continued progress addressing issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
NationTalk: Clark’s Crossing Gazette – The Government of Saskatchewan continues to work with Indigenous partners, including in response to the 2019 federal Calls for Justice and subsequent National Action Plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and 2SLGTBQQIA+ people. “This year, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $27.5 million in programs and...
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...
March 16, 2023
MP Michael Mcleod announces over $1 million in funding for the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation and the Northern Mosaic Network
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...
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 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...
November 7, 2022
GNWT finalizes action plan in response to the Calls for Justice on MMIWG and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
NationTalk: Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, tabled the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) action plan in Response to the Calls for Justice on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People. The action plan, Changing the Relationship, aims to dismantle colonialism and racial and gendered discrimination from all levels of...
June 3, 2022
Premier’s Council to guide Alberta’s response to the MMIWG Final report
Government of Alberta: A new Premier’s council will guide Alberta’s action in response to the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The Premier’s Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG Council) will report to the Premier on government action and identify the gaps that need to be addressed...
January 4, 2022
Alberta Joint Working Group on MMIWG Final Report
Alberta Joint Working Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls issued their Final report to the Alberta Government. The Working Group was appointed to provide advice, direction and input into the Alberta government’s proposed action plan to address the calls for justice contained in the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing...
December 22, 2021
Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit (HHU)
HHU was established in 2007 under the organization’s Serious Crimes Branch (SCB) to review, assess, prioritize, and investigate unsolved historical homicides in RCMP jurisdiction across the province. In 2020, the HHU secured funding for a federally-funded investigator to support the recommendations of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. This investigator will...
October 8, 2021
Amendmenta to Bill 75, “The Path to Reconciliation Amendment Act”
The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to Bill 75, the Path to Reconciliation Amendment Act that would establish the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice as a key component of its approach to advancing truth and reconciliation in Manitoba. Under this legislation, Manitoba’s efforts are to be guided...
June 3, 2021
Investments to advance Calls to Justice
The Abegweit and Lennox Island First Nations and Indigenous organizations will each receive financial support to advance the important work from the Calls to Justice of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The Indigenous Relations Secretariat will provide annually a total of $250,000, $50,000 to...
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...
May 27, 2021
Pathways to Safety: Ontario’s Strategy in Response to the Final Report of the MMIWG National Inquiry
The province has released a strategy developed in collaboration with Indigenous partners that reinforces Ontario’s commitment to act on the Calls for Justice in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls…including the need for better access to stable housing, health care, education and employment. Pathways to Safety:...
April 8, 2021
Budget 2021 investments
Budget 2021 included $815,000 to help support victims of crime in Manitoba, by increasing supports for family violence and families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls...
January 27, 2021
Researchers report on how Montréal police responded to crisis of MMIWG
NationTalk – A team of researchers from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) have collaborated with Quebec Native Women to examine how the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) responded to the crisis of MMIWG in Montreal? From these potential solutions, several concrete actions have been identified and these must be undertaken...
December 12, 2020
Changing the Story to Upholding Dignity and Justice: Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy
“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...
December 8, 2020
Response to Calls to Justice 20 and 21 of the MMIWG Report on Québec
Québec government directly responds to Calls to Justice 20 and 21 from the MMIWG Supplementary Report on Québec by tabling a draft Act to authorize the communication of personal information to the families of Indigenous children who went missing or died after being admitted to an institution. 20. WE CALL UPON the Quebec government to...
June 19, 2020
Calls for Justice. MMIWG. A Preliminary Status Report for the Government of PEI
Release of “Calls for Justice. MMIWG. A Preliminary Status Report for the Government of PEI” by the PEI Government with updates in actions taken in response to Calls to Justice in: Human and Indigenous Rights and Governmental Obligations (4) Culture (6) Health and Wellness (12) Human Security (13) Justice (30) Education (6) Social Work and...
March 6, 2020
Re-organization of MMIWG Investigations
The Winnipeg Police Service will be consolidating its approach to MMIWG. The new model will see a coordination of resources from the Homicide Unit, the Counter Exploitation Unit, the Missing Persons Unit, and the Internet Child Exploitation Unit. These Units form part of the Investigations Branch of the WPS under the direction and oversight of...
March 4, 2020
Joint working group to inform MMIWG Action Plan
The Alberta government has appointed three Indigenous community members and three members of the legislative assembly to inform a government action plan that responds to the calls for justice of the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The joint working group will support the government’s actions by: Advising on options to...
October 17, 2019
Commitment to implement recommendations of the Viens Commission
The Gouvernement du Québec is strengthening its collaboration with First Nations and Inuit by making a commitment to work together to implement the recommendations from the Viens Commission and the National Inquiry into MMIWG....
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...
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...
December 1, 2018
BC Government Employee Union
BCGEU (BC Government Employee Union) is the only union with legal standing at the MMIWG Inquiry. Release of “Naut’sa mawt sqwaluwun: Working together with one mind and one heart”: recommendations from the 77,000 members to the Commission in the following four areas: Systemic racism Unequal access to services and supports Injustice in the justice system...
September 18, 2018
Commitment of support to MMIWG Inquiry
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...
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...
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...
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...
December 1, 2016
Order in Council affirms the Provincial Government’s commitment
The Order in Council affirms the Provincial Government’s commitment to enable the Commission of Inquiry, jointly with the Government of Canada and the governments of other provinces and territories, to inquire into and report on, missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada....
November 5, 2016
Order-in-council giving commissioners the power to examine relevant matters
Issued an order-in-council giving commissioners the power to examine relevant matters within B.C. with two caveats: does not want Crown discretion to be examined at all. May not require the disclosure of information that is subject to a privilege, immunity or other legal restriction.”...
October 7, 2016
MMIWG Commission given authority to hold inquiry
Nunavut order will give the federally-appointed MMIW commission the authority to hold the inquiry in Nunavut and use both federal and territorial powers...
September 8, 2016
Order in Council granting Commissioners the authority to examine areas of provincial jurisdiction
The Government passed an Order in Council granting the same Commissioners with the authority to examine areas of provincial jurisdiction, such as child welfare, justice, and health. Alberta also established a Family Information Liaison Unit. The unit is intended to be a single point of contact where experienced front-line staff can provide families with information...
August 30, 2016
Order-in-council provides federally appointed commissioners authority
Passed an order in council that provides the federally appointed commissioners the authority to examine the considerable work and analysis already completed in Manitoba and to examine matters within the exclusive jurisdiction of the province...
August 4, 2016
Order-in-Council to support MMIWG work
Seeking an Order-in-Council to support the inquiry’s work on Prince Edward Island...
August 3, 2016
Commitment to National Inquiry
Confirm support for, and intention to participate fully in, the national inquiry...
August 3, 2016
Support for MMIWG Inquiry
Ensure provincial powers are available to the commission to support their critical work in Alberta....
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...
July 21, 2015
Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of MMIWG
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs releases “Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls”. Many of the recommendations made by families of MMIWG, Elders, youth and the MMIWG Coalition are consistent with those made by many reports over many years. The recommendations include: Supports – More supports...
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