Exploring Theme: "Indigenous Victim Programs and Services"

NationTalk: Department of Justice Canada – Ohsweken, Ontario – Advancing reconciliation requires supporting culturally appropriate, Indigenous-led and community-based justice services, andbuilding policies informed by the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples. These are key to achieving systemic change in our justice system. Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, joined Tim...

NationTalk: On September 4, 2022, Saskatchewan experienced an inconceivable loss of lives on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon. Eleven lives were lost. The survivors, families of victims and the community at large have been changed forever due to the senseless acts of one individual. We’ve heard of the bravery of local residents who went towards...

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...

More than $125K raised in GoFundMe campaign, another $500K sent by corporations and private citizens CBC News: Inside James Smith Cree Nation’s council chambers, you will find the words “Remember Me” spelled out in dancing figures painted on an orange wall. The words have taken on a whole new meaning since violence and death visited...

Crown−Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Investing in culturally appropriate and inclusive spaces is crucial to addressing the root causes of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, and Grand Chief Ken Kyikavichik of Gwich’in Tribal Council announced $2.3 million in funding for the renovation...

As part of the government’s response to the Viens Commission, the MMIWG Inquiry and the Report on Racism, funding for hiring additional Indigenous workers responsible for providing crime victims assistance services ($7.7 million): These workers will be deployed in the Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC) network and in Indigenous organizations that have established victim assistance...

Provided funding to Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc., a community based-Indigenous organization, to lead a network of community agencies to help improve housing options for women and children who have experienced family violence. Wahbung will collaborate with sister organizations to provide wrap-around supports and services for children and their families affected by violence to have safe, affordable...

Manitoba Victim Services partnered with Eyaa-keen Healing Centre and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) to offer support of Indigenous Elders at meetings with victims and surviving family members.Provided more than $400,000 in funding to support programs and services that assist victims of crime, including $100,000 for Candace House. Funding enabled them to continue providing needed comfort...

Violence against Indigenous women has been tearing apart the lives of women, their families and communities for generations. It is a legacy of colonialism that continues to exacerbate poverty, social isolation and insecurity. With this strategy, Ontario and Indigenous communities are coming together to end the cycle of violence and ensure future generations of Indigenous...

Indigenous Justice Program The Indigenous Justice Program supports Indigenous community-based justice programs that offer alternatives to mainstream justice processes in appropriate circumstances. Objectives of the Indigenous Justice Program: to assist Indigenous people in assuming greater responsibility for the administration of justice in their communities; to reflect and include Indigenous values within the justice system; and,...

There are currently 32 Indigenous justice programs applying restorative justice principles. Indigenous victims of crime can find victim services in their communities by calling VictimLink BC. VictimLink’s services are available in 130 languages and dialects, including 17 North American Indigenous languages. Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of B.C. NCCABC offices are located in 23 B.C. communities and...