Indigenous feminism

Indigenous Women’s Safety and Healing Missing

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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This week we continue to witness the tragedies of colonization from Residential Schools, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to the Inquiry of Joyce Eshaquan.

Key Points: 
  • This week we continue to witness the tragedies of colonization from Residential Schools, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to the Inquiry of Joyce Eshaquan.
  • To all survivors and families of Murdered and Missing and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, including those who chose not to participate in the process, your voices and stories are part of the solution.
  • Indigenous women go missing and are murdered because they are Indigenous and because they are women.
  • The reinstatement of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation for all Indigenous community members in Canada to have access to healing programs that meet their needs.

2021 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan: Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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The development of the National Action Plan wasand continues to bea coordinated effort between all governments (federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous), Indigenous representative organizations, and Indigenous partners and communities.

Key Points: 
  • The development of the National Action Plan wasand continues to bea coordinated effort between all governments (federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous), Indigenous representative organizations, and Indigenous partners and communities.
  • The 2021 National Action Plan was developed in response to the many demands to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
  • Violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people happens within a broad social context shaped by systemic racism and colonialism.
  • "Violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Canada is an ongoing national tragedy that needs to end.

Government of Canada is providing assistance to urban Indigenous organizations in the Greater Toronto Area to address the COVID-19 pandemic

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Friday, August 7, 2020
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The funding provided willhelp address the urgent needs of Indigenous Peoples during the current COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area.

Key Points: 
  • The funding provided willhelp address the urgent needs of Indigenous Peoples during the current COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, community-based organizations and community leadership have been on the front-lines to ensure the safety and well-being of Indigenous Peoples living in urban communities.
  • A total of $90 million has been provided, through the Indigenous Community Support Fund, to support Indigenous organizations providing services to First Nations people living off-reserve, and Indigenous Peoples in urban areas.
  • "Today's announcement will allow Indigenous organizations, who provide Indigenous Peoples living in the Greater Toronto Area, with essential services required to ensure the safety of all during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statement by the Minister of Indigenous Services on the Coming into Force of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families

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Wednesday, January 1, 2020
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It will also help advance numerous Calls for Justice made within the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report.

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  • It will also help advance numerous Calls for Justice made within the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report.
  • Thismarks a new chapterin Canada'srelationship with Indigenous Peoples.It is designed to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous children and youth now, and for generationsto come.
  • Until Indigenouslaws are in place -services to Indigenous children will continue as before.
  • However, every Indigenous child and family services provider will have to apply the basic principles set out in the Act.

Open letter from the Commission of Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Girls - An appeal to all political leaders

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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VANCOUVER, June 11, 2019 /CNW/ -The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls heard the truths of many families and survivors of violence.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, June 11, 2019 /CNW/ -The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls heard the truths of many families and survivors of violence.
  • We call on all political leaders to accept their truths and move forward to implement our Calls for Justice.
  • We further call on all political leaders to work together to create and implement a National Action Plan with Indigenous peoples at the table to address violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people.
  • Together, let's make meaningful change to ensure a safe future for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people in Canada.

A Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
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VANCOUVER, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ -The Commissioners and staff of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls would like to take this opportunity to wish all Canadians a very joyful National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ -The Commissioners and staff of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls would like to take this opportunity to wish all Canadians a very joyful National Indigenous Peoples Day.
  • Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we also encourage all Canadians to honour and remember the beautiful Indigenous women and girls who have experienced violence and those who have been stolen from their families and communities through violence, and to reflect on the circumstances that led to these tragic events.
  • We also encourage all Canadians to actively support the important work of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and its efforts to ensure that Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ peoples can live safely in their communities.
  • People can learn more about the violence faced by Indigenous women and girls in Canada and the important work of the National Inquiry, by:
    reviewing the November 2017 National Inquiry - Interim Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girlsat:

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
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OTTAWA, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day:

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  • OTTAWA, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day:
    "Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day , we celebrate the unique heritage and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis peoples, and the tremendous contributions they make to this country.
  • "As we celebrate Indigenous cultures and communities, we also acknowledge the oppression and discrimination Indigenous peoples have experienced for centuries.
  • Our government is working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis peoples to advance meaningful reconciliation and build a future where Indigenous peoples succeed and prosper.
  • Together, we can shape a more just, more equal, and more inclusive Canada for Indigenous peoples and for all of us."