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
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Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant. (Herald file photo)
On Monday the Government of Saskatchewan announced that it is proclaiming May 17-21 as Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
“Sexual violence is a heinous act that severely impacts survivors,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said in a release
“Providing services and supports to victims can make a crucial difference – in particular when the victims are children. We are proud to partner with committed service providers across Saskatchewan to assist survivors.”
Government is taking this opportunity to highlight the services for child victims and to recognize the work of service providers across the province in support of victims of sexual violence.
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