Cree Nation Government Maintains Call upon Quebec for a Provincial Judicial Inquiry to Examine the Relationship between Public Security Forces and Indigenous Women
Nemaska, QC, Aug. 17, 2016 – After the seal of silence was broken in October of 2015 with allegations of abuse at the hands of police officers that sent shockwaves…
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: the Couillard Government Continues to refuse to Meet its Responsibilities and Hides behind the Feds
Press Release Wendake, QC, Aug. 17, 2016 – The Government of Quebec responded to the minimum required by the federal Government to collaborate with the National Inquiry into the Missing…
Manitoba’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Grant Helps Protect RCMP K9 Unit
Press Release August 17, 2016 Victims Services, Police Agencies across Manitoba to Benefit from $1.85 million in Grant Funding: Stefanson The Manitoba government is investing more than $1.85 million in…
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls – The Québec government confirms its participation and full collaboration
Press Release QUÉBEC CITY, Aug. 17, 2016 – Today, the Québec government is responding to its commitment to the Indigenous peoples by allowing to the national inquiry to examine the situation…
RCMP Media Release Brings to Light Saskatchewan’s Racial Issues
Press Release (Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatoon, SK) – The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Executive extends their deepest condolences to the family of Colten Boushie and the community of…
UBCM: MMIWG Inquiry Terms and Commissioners Announced
Press Release Aug. 10, 2016 On August 3, the Government of Canada officially launched the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, naming a five-member commission led by…
Improving Access to Services for Victims of Crime in Prince Edward Island
Press Release August 8, 2016 – Charlottetown, PEI – Department of Justice Canada Crime can have devastating impact on victims. As a just society, it is important that the necessary…
Coalition Calls Federal Plan for National Inquiry Too Vague
Press Release (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – August 3, 2016) Today a Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls responded to the Federal Government’s announcement of the national…
Canada Launches Historic Inquiry into Violence Against Indigenous Women
Press Release Yesterday the Canadian government unveiled highly anticipated plans for a national public inquiry into the murders and disappearances of indigenous women and girls across Canada. Over two years…
MNO offers full support and commitment to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
(August 3, 2016) — Today, on behalf of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens and Métis communities from across Ontario, MNO President Margaret Froh commends the Government of Canada for…
