The National Inquiry provided an important voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. Saskatchewan will continue to work with our federal, provincial and Indigenous partners to take action against gendered violence, foster healing for victims and survivors, and bring safety and justice to our communities. As highlighted in the National Action Plan and the Saskatchewan Response paper, Saskatchewan invests significant resources in preventative, responsive and restorative initiatives in the areas of culture, health and wellness, human security and justice. The province has renewed its efforts to create spaces that are inclusive of Indigenous cultures, such as the redeveloped Prince Albert Victoria Hospital, and continues to invest in cultural awareness training for public servants. In January 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan also increased the available funding for its First Nations and Métis Comm
The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to participate in today s release of the National Action Plan in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG. . .
Sask. government says it remains committed to reconciliation following National Action Plan release By News Room
Jun 3, 2021 | 10:43 AM
The provincial government says it is proud to participate in Canada’s National Action Plan responding to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) released Thursday.
The National Action Plan consists of information on work of provinces and territories to address the Calls to Justice from the National Inquiry. The Saskatchewan government has also released a Saskatchewan Response paper that provides more in-depth information on the province’s response to MMIWG.
“The National Inquiry provided an important voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,” stated Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant in Thursday’s release. “Saskatchewan will continue to work with our federal, provincial and Indigenous partners to take action against gendered violence, foster healing for
By Newsroom
Jun 3, 2021 | 10:49 AM
Canada’s Prime Minister says, “More education is needed, The truth must be told and all Canadians must stand with Indigenous peoples against injustice.” Justin Trudeau spoke at the launch of the National Action Plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People.
He explained that the National Inquiry called for this action plan, which includes work from federal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous governments to end systemic causes of violence. The Prime Minister announced $2.2-billion in federal funding which is part of the $18-billion announced in the budget to improve Indigenous peoples’ lives and advance reconciliation. The federal plan focuses on the themes of culture, health and wellness, security and safety, and justice.
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A Sioux Lookout resident and a northwestern Ontario support group are two recipients of the 2020-2021 Attorney General’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction
The award recognizes the exceptional achievements of dedicated professionals, organizations and volunteers working to raise awareness of victims’ issues in Ontario and provide support when victims need it most.
Only 15 individuals and organizations across Ontario were honoured by Attorney General Doug Downey
Shauna Pitawanakwat has worked as a Family Information Liaison Unit worker in the Sioux Lookout area, helping to support families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls across the north.