Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 41
Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitments to Indigenous Women"
Updates on this page: 95
March 6, 2024
Government of Yukon announces funding recipients under the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce $2.2 million in funding to support Yukon-based women’s and gender equity-seeking non-governmental organizations. The funding, which covers the 2023–24 and 2024–25 fiscal years, was made available through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. The funding will support projects that fall under Pillar one and...
February 23, 2024
Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council Receives $550,000 for Violence Prevention Efforts
NationTalk: The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced $550,000 for the Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council. The funding is provided under the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence, a four-year bilateral agreement the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed with Women and Gender Equality Canada, resulting in $13.6...
February 1, 2024
Ontario Protecting Children and Youth from Sex Trafficking in Kenora Region
NationTalk: KENORA – The Ontario government has started community engagements on a new Children at Risk of Exploitation (CARE) Unit in the Kenora District to protect children and youth from sex trafficking. As part of Ontario’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, CARE Units help identify and locate children who are experiencing or are at high risk of...
January 30, 2024
Provincial Government Contributes Funding to Support Survivors of Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence
NationTalk: The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced the awarding of $100,000 to the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Journey Project. This funding will increase access to trauma-informed legal support for survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence in marginalized populations, with a particular focus...
January 16, 2024
Expansion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Will Offer More Wraparound Supports for Sexual Assault Survivors
NationTalk: Joint Program from Ka Ni Kanichihk and Klinic Community Health will Offer Trauma Informed, Culturally Specific Care: Fontaine and Asagwara Sexual assault survivors will now be able to see a sexual assault nurse examiner and receive wraparound supports at Klinic Community Health or Ka Ni Kanichihk through a partnership creating the Sexual Assault and...
January 9, 2024
Government of Canada announces support for 18 Alberta-based organizations to advance gender equality
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada – To build a gender equal society, we must ensure that all people can participate in Canada’s economic, social and political life. We know that women and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals face systemic barriers that limit their progress and advancement, and we must take action to ensure a better future for...
December 14, 2023
Funding to Help End Gender-Based Violence
NationTalk: A historic funding agreement signed today, December 14, will see the federal government invest $18.3 million over four years to help Nova Scotia end gender-based violence. Through the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, the Province can help fund programming by community-based service providers that aligns with Standing Together, the provincial action plan...
November 30, 2023
1st on-reserve women’s shelter in New Brunswick to open in the new year
12-bed facility will also have family units CBC Indigenous: The first women’s shelter on a First Nation in New Brunswick will open its doors in the new year and it’s a resource Shelly Francis says will be valuable for women escaping violent homes. Nignen Women’s Shelter at Natoaganeg First Nation, 115 kilometres northwest of Moncton, is Indigenous-led with cultural resources serving Indigenous women,...
November 27, 2023
Statement from Minister McLean on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
NationTalk: Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement: “This year the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign began on November 25. This annual campaign, which takes place internationally, across Canada and in the Yukon illuminates the collective efforts of so many organizations and individuals...
October 19, 2023
Funding Awarded for 15 Indigenous Violence Prevention Initiatives
NationTalk: The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced $303,407 in funding for 15 projects through the Provincial Government’s Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. The Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program supports Newfoundland and Labrador’s Indigenous Governments and Organizations in their efforts to prevent violence against Indigenous women and children and...
October 11, 2023
The Governments of Canada and Yukon sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada – Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, unfortunately gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of...
August 25, 2023
Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in New Brunswick
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equality Canada – Crisis hotlines are a lifeline for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and are critical support services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada and this demand continues today. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth,...
August 2, 2023
The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence
NationTalk: Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Today,...
August 1, 2023
Supporting Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people
NationTalk: Grant applications are open for communities and organizations working to address the violence, safety and economic security of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people. Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Indigenous women, girls and two spirit plus (2S+) people have a future that is safe, secure and respected. The Community Support Fund provides grants...
July 25, 2023
Manitoba Government Receives $22.3 Million in Funding Through The National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
Strengthening Social Infrastructure, Improving Services to End Gender-Based Violence in Manitoba: Squires NationTalk: The Manitoba government, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is investing $22.3 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. The funding will enhance services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and...
July 24, 2023
New programs, police standards support sexual assault survivors
NationTalk: VANCOUVER – Stable funding for sexual assault programs, as well as the establishment of new policing standards for responding to sexual assaults, will respect and support the diverse needs of survivors and ensure more effective investigations. Sexual assaults predominately affect women, girls and gender-diverse people. Indigenous and other racialized women and girls, members of...
June 6, 2023
The Government of Canada provides funding to the Native Women’s Association of Canada to prevent gender-based violence
NationTalk: Women and Gender Equity Canada – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for people in need of help and the frontline organizations that support them. Today, the...
May 23, 2023
Manitoba Government’s Gender Equity Manitoba Secretariat Will Co-ordinate Whole-of-Government Work on 2SLGBTQQIA+ Issues
by ahnationtalk on May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023 NationTalk: First Gender Equity Manitoba Grant will be Awarded to Pride Winnipeg to Support Permanent Staffing, Expand Pride Activities across Province In order to provide better co-ordinated services and support to the gender, sexual and relationship diverse community, the Manitoba government will be creating a new Gender Equity Manitoba...
May 19, 2023
Congratulations to the Council of Yukon First Nations on the start of the construction of the Family Preservation Wellness Centre
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon congratulates the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) on the site blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Family Preservation Wellness Centre. The ceremony took place on May 17, 2023 at 10 Eldorado Drive in Whistle Bend. The future site of the Family Preservation Wellness Centre is close to playgrounds, walking...
May 8, 2023
Ottawa announces $103M for Indigenous women’s shelters
Former commissioner says there’s more work to do to address national inquiry’s calls for justice CBC News: The more than $100 million in funding the federal government has earmarked for Indigenous women’s shelters is only part of the solution to violence against Indigenous women and girls, says a former commissioner for a national inquiry that investigated the issue....
May 4, 2023
Native Women’s Association of Canada established Safe Passage Women’s Safety Council and expanded Safe Passage online platform
NationTalk: Indigenous Peoples, particularly women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S+), experience violence at a much higher rate than other populations in Canada. The disappearance and murder of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada is an ongoing national crisis, which is due to the intergenerational trauma and marginalization caused by colonial policies rooted in...
May 2, 2023
House unanimously supports system to alert public when Indigenous women go missing
NationTalk: CP24 – The House of Commons unanimously backed a motion Tuesday declaring the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls a Canada-wide emergency — and calling for funding for a new system to alert the public when someone goes missing. Leah Gazan, who represents a Winnipeg riding, presented the motion to her colleagues...
April 27, 2023
Services for survivors of sexual violence to expand with additional budget funding
NationTalk: FREDERICTON (GNB) – Services for survivors of sexual violence will expand to more communities around the province thanks to funding in the 2023-24 budget for Women’s Equality. Main estimates were tabled recently, totalling $6.4 million – a 37.5 per cent increase over last year. “Part of the theme for this year’s budget is delivering...
March 20, 2023
Manitoba Government Announces $2.1 Million for Provincewide Integrated Missing Persons Response
NationTalk: Funding Part of Budget 2023’s $52-Million Violent Crime Strategy: Goertzen, Squires The Manitoba government is investing $2.1 million to fund dedicated police resources to establish a Manitoba Integrated Missing Persons Response. The investment will reduce the number of missing adults and children across the province and provide co-ordinated inter-agency supports to those that go...
March 16, 2023
Indigenous-led safe space for vulnerable women receives over $1.5M in funding from Manitoba government
Provincial funds will allow Winnipeg shelter to provide more support to exploited and abused women CBC News: Velma’s House, an Indigenous-led safe space for women and gender-diverse people at risk of violence and exploitation, will get over $1.5 million in new funding, the provincial government announced Thursday. The operating funds for the Ka Ni Kanichihk...
March 8, 2023
Increased Funding for Organizations That Support Women
NationTalk: The Province is providing $8 million to help organizations supporting women experiencing gender-based violence meet an increased demand for their services and address rising operating costs. “Transition houses, women’s centres and other organizations provide critical support services to women experiencing gender-based violence and their children,” said Karla MacFarlane, Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia...
March 5, 2023
National Inuit organization, RCMP start work to prevent human trafficking
‘When Inuit women move south, they are at risk’ — Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada president CBC News: The national organization representing Inuit says it’s ready to start working with the RCMP to protect Inuit from human trafficking networks — especially in southern communities where they are more vulnerable. Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit...
March 1, 2023
Act intended to help law enforcement find missing people
NationTalk: FREDERICTON (GNB) – The Missing Persons Act was proclaimed today, making it possible for police to launch a missing persons investigation sooner. The new legislation can help law enforcement find a missing person when no criminal investigation is underway. “As any police officer will tell you, seconds count when it comes to finding a...
February 21, 2023
Council of Yukon First Nations plans to open shelter for Indigenous women and children in Whitehorse
Project will help fill gaps in current system, CYFN says CBC News: The Council of Yukon First Nations is planning to build a new shelter in Whitehorse’s Whistle Bend neighbourhood, specifically for Indigenous women and children. Shadelle Chambers, executive director of the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), presented the plans to Whitehorse city council...
December 21, 2022
Canada and the Big Grassy First Nation partner to launch the Big Grassy First Nation Cultural Space and Shelter Building Project
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Today, Chief Lynn Indian from the Big Grassy First Nation and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, announced $1.8 million in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program, for the construction of a new cultural space building. The new Big Grassy First Nation Cultural...
December 16, 2022
Almost $500K will help Ulukhaktok women’s society protect Inuit
A women’s society formed in Ulukhaktok last year is set to receive almost half a million dollars in federal funding as it works to create a shelter and more supports for Inuit families. Cabin Radio: Janine Harvey, executive director of the Tahiuqtiit Women’s Society, said the funding was a “massive accomplishment” for the community and...
December 5, 2022
Berens River First Nation and the Government of Canada launch Chief Elsie Bouchie Cultural Camp to revitalize Anishinaabe culture
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. You can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support, cultural services, and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers....
November 15, 2022
Saskatchewan Supports National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to endorse the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. This important milestone is a positive step in Saskatchewan’s efforts to prevent interpersonal violence and abuse and support survivors and their families. The plan was endorsed at the 40th Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for...
November 9, 2022
Nova Scotia Joins National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
NationTalk: Gender-based violence is a complex issue that can happen in any relationship, and it continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. Today, November 9, Nova Scotia joined the Government of Canada and other provinces and territories to sign the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence at the 40th annual...
November 9, 2022
National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence a significant step towards gender equality
Pictou County, Nova Scotia – Women and Gender Equality Canada Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time. Federal,...
October 26, 2022
Government of New Brunswick: Legislation introduced to assist in missing persons cases
NationTalk: FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government introduced legislation today designed to assist law enforcement agencies in locating a missing person in instances where no criminal investigation is underway. When a missing person investigation begins, often there is no reason to suspect that a crime has been committed. In these situations, law enforcement agencies have...
October 24, 2022
After decades of work by Indigenous community activists, Winnipeg is finally receiving funding for a 24/7 shelter
Canada’s National Observer: Winnipeg will finally establish a 24/7 shelter for Indigenous women and gender-diverse people thanks to funding from the federal Ministry of Indigenous Affairs. It’s a victory for community advocates who have been working for decades on the project. Velma’s House, as the shelter will be called, will be run by Ka Ni Kanichihk,...
October 17, 2022
Govt. of Canada announces $8.4M in funding for Ka Ni Kanichihk, Velma’s House, and other Indigenous women’s organizations in Manitoba
Indigenous Services Canada: Shelters provide protection, services and resources that enable women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people who have experienced gender-based violence, including intimate partner violence and exploitation, to have a safe space to turn and take steps to regain an independent and self-determined life. Supporting Indigenous-led 24/7 safe spaces, emergency shelters, and transition homes is an...
October 14, 2022
Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Yukon
Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. Rates of gender-based violence in the Yukon are three times greater than the national average. Today, Jenna Sudds, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $500,000 to support crisis hotlines across Yukon. Ms....
July 11, 2022
Canada and the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations break ground for historic Gukwdzi (Bighouse) Project
Crown−Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Investing in cultural spaces is crucial to addressing the root causes of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. Indigenous groups have also highlighted culturally centred spaces as essential to self-determination. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation Leaders broke ground at the...
February 18, 2022
Taking action to address Pillar 4 of national plan to prevent gender-based violence
Pillar 4: National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence Taking action toward addressing Pillar 4 of the national plan was a central topic of discussion at the recent federal-provincial-territorial ministers’ meeting,” said Families Minister Rochelle Squires. The 39th Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for the Status of Women was held virtually in December 2021....
January 10, 2022
Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program
The program supports Newfoundland and Labrador’s Indigenous governments and organizations in their efforts to prevent violence against Indigenous women and children and to engage Indigenous men and boys in the prevention of violence. $241,500 for 14 projects Projects eligible to receive funding through the program include initiatives focused on: • developing public awareness and education...
December 16, 2021
Funding Increase
CISION – Québec government is increasing the funding for the 2021-2022 call for projects – Sexual, domestic and family violence in Indigenous contexts by $6 million. This raises the total investment for this initiative from $5.4 million to $11.4 million. Launched last August, this call for projects has four objectives: 1. Prevent and counter sexual...
December 8, 2021
Changing the Relationship: Draft Action Plan
The territory’s 150-page plan, titled Changing the Relationship, details 93 actions the territorial government plans to take to address colonialism and racial and gendered discrimination in its departments, agencies, and policies. Outcomes listed in the plan include improving the territory’s relationship with Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people by establishing trust and accountability and focusing...
December 3, 2021
Tracking Bracelets
Québec Native Women – Recommendations on making tracking bracelet for offenders and victim of domestic violence more effective for Indigenous women: • How will it work in small communities where offender and victim live in close proximity • How can it be adjusted to work in communities with poor cellular coverage • How will police...
June 3, 2021
Funding to address domestic violence
$28.5M over 5 years for programs to address domestic violence: $10 million has been allocated to help support prevention and intervention services in the field of domestic and family violence in Nunavik. $9.8 million will be made available to Indigenous police forces to meet specific needs connected with domestic and family violence $6 million for the implementation of...
February 22, 2021
New legislation and amendments to Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy
New legislation and amendments to existing legislation to build upon the province’s $307 million Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy. The proposed changes include two new acts – the Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy Act, 2021 and the Accommodation Sector Registration of Guests Act, 2021 – as well as amendments to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 and the Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking...
January 27, 2021
Pinasuqatigiinniq (Inuit for working together collaboratively) Agreement”
NationTalk – “Pinasuqatigiinniq (Inuit for working together collaboratively) Agreement” between Pauktuutit Inuit Women Canada and the RCMP MOU. The agreement formalizes the two organizations’ working relationship, and improves the protection and safety of Inuit women, children and gender-diverse persons. The agreement commits each organization to working together towards implementing recommendations from Pauktuutit’s 2020 report, “Addressing Gendered Violence against...
January 27, 2021
RCMP Vison 150
NationTalk – As part of the RCMP’s Vision 150 modernization strategy and reconciliation efforts, the RCMP is entering into agreements with women’s National Indigenous Organizations to develop collaborative, community-driven and culturally sensitive crime prevention, violence reduction and training initiatives. Through funding provided by the Government of Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence, the RCMP...
January 26, 2021
Funding for women and children shelters across Inuit Nunangat
Government is committed fund the construction and operations of shelters for Inuit women and children across Inuit Nunangat as well as in urban centres. Funding for the new shelters will be part of the $724.1 million for a comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy as announced in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement. The government will continue to work with Pauktuutit...
January 26, 2021
Funding for Inuit women shelters across Inuit Nunangat
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, along with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, committed to fund the construction and operations of shelters for Inuit women and children across Inuit Nunangat as well as in urban centres. Funding for the new shelters will be part of the...
December 10, 2020
Funding to ONWA to develop and expand Aakode’ewin – Courage for Change Program
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services announced funding to be used by the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) to further develop and expand the Aakode’ewin – Courage for Change Program across Ontario, addressing the unique needs of the disproportionate numbers of Indigenous women, youth and girls affected by human trafficking. The program supports...
December 5, 2020
Funding for Violence Prevention Strategy
Announcement of funding for a broad-based Violence Prevention Strategy that includes $35 million over six years, and $6 million ongoing for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQQIA organizations to continue to consult with their members and ensure the National Action Plan remains accountable and evergreen $21.9 million in funding over three years, beginning in 2020-21, to continue to...
December 4, 2020
Funding to adapt police intervention towards victims of domestic violence
$18M funding to finance a set of measures intended to better adapt police intervention to the realities of Indigenous communities, in particular when it comes to women who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Funding includes: $1.2M to combat the sexual exploitation of Indigenous women and girls and countering all forms of sexual...
October 2, 2020
COVID-19 funding
Federal Government announced $50M in COVID-19 related funding including for up to $10 million to support organizations providing services related to gender-based violence to Indigenous people off-reserve...
August 31, 2020
New Tools to Prevent Human Trafficking
New Tools to Prevent Human Trafficking– The new tools are designed to provide innovative ways to actively engage youth in discussions about human trafficking and provide culturally-specific resources for Indigenous communities. They respond directly to needs identified by frontline service providers, survivors of human trafficking and Indigenous communities and organizations. “Speak Out: Stop Sex Trafficking” is...
August 24, 2020
investments in Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy
$7.65M over 5 years as part of the Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy. Funding for specialized services to support human trafficking victims and survivors as part of the government’s comprehensive anti-human trafficking strategy. A portion of this funding will be directed to Victim Services Toronto, Victim Services of York Region and the province’s other Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario...
July 29, 2020
National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking
Funds are to support victims and survivors of human trafficking. $14 million will be distributed by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) and $5 million through Public Safety Canada. WAGE’s call for proposals will support organizations that work to prevent and address human trafficking to develop and implement promising practices to enhance empowerment supports for at-risk populations and survivors of...
July 14, 2020
Discussion of MOU between RCMP and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
NationTalk – President Rebecca Kudloo and RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki discussed police practices as they relate to Inuit women, and the possibility of creating an MOU between Pauktuutit and the RCMP. Brian Brennan, RCMP Deputy Commissioner of Contract and Indigenous Policing, also took part in the conference call. Specifically, Commissioner Lucki expressed her support for the...
July 8, 2020
Appointment of Crown Attorney dedicated to prosecuting human trafficking offenses
Senior Crown Attorney Ms. Josie McKinney, the first Crown attorney dedicated to the prosecution of human trafficking offences is Mi’kmaq and Maliseet and an alumna of the Indigenous Black and Mi’kmaq Initiative at Dalhousie University in Halifax....
June 15, 2020
Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund
Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports Fund $46M over 5 years to increase community-based and Indigenous-specific supports for child and youth victims of sex trafficking. The Fund will prioritize early intervention and increased protection for victims of sexual exploitation and dedicated survivor supports. focus on areas such as: Trauma-informed programming developed and delivered by survivor-led organizations, Dedicated...
March 12, 2020
2020-21 Budget investments
$200M over 5 yrs Investments from Quebec’s 2020-21 budget to implement initiatives that will support Indigenous women and girls and improve access to services that are culturally adapted and thus meet the needs of Indigenous people. The Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ) believes that the Government of Québec will consider the observations...
March 11, 2020
Moose Hide Campaign
Announcement that the House of Assembly is participating in the Moose Hide Campaign (MHC) today. The campaign – launched in 2011 – is an Indigenous-led initiative of men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. This is the third year for the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly to participate...
March 6, 2020
Funding for Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy
$307M over 5 years A new, comprehensive five-year strategy to combat human trafficking and end child sexual exploitation across the province through a proactive, comprehensive action plan focused on four key areas: Raising awareness of the issue by launching a new, province-wide marketing campaign to educate children, youth, parents, and the broader public about what human...
February 20, 2020
Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
$1.4M per yr over 5 yrs Investing more into programs, services and supports that will raise awareness, prevention and directly help victims and survivors, with an added focus on Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities. hire family and victim support navigators for Halifax Regional Municipality, Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the South Shore. These navigator...
January 31, 2020
Addressing Gendered Violence against Inuit Women: A review of police policies and practices in Inuit Nunangat
Addressing Gendered Violence against Inuit Women: A review of police policies and practices in Inuit Nunangat Pauktuutit Inuit Women Canada and Dr. Elizabeth Comack Department of Sociology and Criminology University of Manitoba examined the role of policing behind the following statistics around Inuit women in Inuit Nunangat: Violent crime = 13 x higher than national...
October 9, 2019
Talk4Healing Helpline by Indigenous Women for Indigenous Women
Talk4Healing Helpline by Indigenous Women for Indigenous Women Launched on October 19, 2012, Talk4Healing is a 24-hr. helpline for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women’, offering services in 14 Indigenous languages as well as English. The expansion of the helpline that promotes the mental health and well-being of Indigenous women is supported by funding from the Provincial...
May 29, 2019
Minister’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Women’s “Giving Voice Program”
Minister’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Women’s (MACIW) Giving Voice Program $689K over 2 yrs. Grants from $2.5K-$16K The Province is supporting Indigenous communities and organizations to end gender-based violence through 48 unique community-driven projects that support, teach and celebrate Indigenous women throughout B.C. This year’s projects include traditional activities like knowledge workshops and healing circles....
May 29, 2019
ONWA’s safeSPACES
The report, funded in collaboration with the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, provides a pathway for new collaborative and integrated working relationships in Ontario. ONWA has developed 14 recommendations, which ONWA proposes to implement through a six-part strategy rooted in relationships and collaboration: #safeSPACES. Survivor- centred and...
April 2, 2019
Indigenous Missing Person’s Helpline
Indigenous Missing Person’s Helpline A new helpline will assist families and friends of missing Indigenous people in New Brunswick navigate police, media and justice systems in an effort to find their loved ones and bring them home safely. The helpline is the latest resource developed in a collaboration between UNB law professor Dr. Jula Hughes,...
October 1, 2018
Progress Report on Minister’s Committee on Violence Against Woman and Girls
The steering committee has met five times since forming in April. Through these meetings the committee has identified a number of priority issues including, but not limited to examining: the application of Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs); alternative means to encourage higher rates of reporting sexual and intimate partner violence, such as third party or anonymous...
August 24, 2018
The Clean Environment Commission Report
Included cases of sexual abuse, physical abuse and the RCMPs failure to take the complaints of Indigenous women seriously. These allegations highlight the past and present connections between the energy industry, policing, and the ongoing epidemic of violence against Indigenous women in Canada. This is especially evident in resource heavy regions like Manitoba. NWAC calls...
August 23, 2018
Increasing Private Sector Leadership and Investments in Women Experiencing Violence
$308,724 Funding from Status of Women Canada for a project that will increase women’s economic security. This 36-month project will help increase the economic security of women who have experienced domestic violence by providing opportunities for sustainable employment by engaging key stakeholders in the development of an action plan to address barriers faced by women...
August 17, 2018
Building Understanding: Strengthening Lives
$291,243 from the Status of Women Canada. Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network Inc. is receiving funding for a 36-month project focused on increasing Indigenous women’s reporting of domestic violence, and improving access to culturally-relevant support services within the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador....
August 10, 2018
Special unit created to investigate Indigenous complaints against police
Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) CISION – Québec Ministry of Public Security confirming the establishment of a special unit, including certain additional measures, within the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI), which function will be to investigate any complaint alleging criminal acts towards a First Nation member committed by a police officer in Québec. These new measures will come...
July 30, 2018
Addressing the Economic Security and Prosperity of Indigenous Women
$4.3M: $350K Regional; $500K National Proposed projects will engage women and a range of community partners in working together to create lasting change to improve economic conditions for Indigenous women. Projects will: Identify issues, strengths and opportunities affecting Indigenous women’s economic security and prosperity; Expand community understanding of these issues, strengths and opportunities; Take action, together with partners, to...
July 30, 2018
Funding to reduce barriers affecting Indigenous women
$255,844 Identify and respond to barriers affecting the economic security of vulnerable women in Central and Northern Saskatchewan using research, best practices and capacity building....
July 30, 2018
Funding for Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan
Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan $304,950 Develop an Indigenous Women’s Economic Framework with local business and economic partners. Prince Albert Métis Womans Association...
May 24, 2018
Status of Women Canada creates an Indigenous Women’s Circle
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, met with the newly created Indigenous Women’s Circle today to discuss ways of addressing systemic inequalities that disproportionately impact Indigenous women and girls. The Circle will have an advisory role for a two-year term and provide an opportunity for Status of Women Canada to consult with...
May 8, 2018
It’s Time: Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
Ministry of the Status of Women Mar. 5, 2018 – Invests in cultural competency training for federal law enforcement officers, and provides important program funding for at-risk populations, including Indigenous women and girls....
March 26, 2018
First Nations Forum on Sexual Assault
128 delegates from First Nations across the province of Québec. Organized in partnership by Québec Native Women (QNW) and the First Nations of Québec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC), the objective of this forum is to define an action plan to fight the cycle of sexual violence within First Nations by supporting...
March 26, 2018
Affordable Housing Agreement
$6.15M Support the construction and renovation of off-reserve shelters and transitional housing for families fleeing family violence. Includes $1.9M for Mountain Rose Women’s Shelter to increase capacity Joint Working Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls The Alberta government has appointed three Indigenous community members and three members of the legislative assembly to...
March 22, 2018
Underfunding of First Nations Policing
AFNQL intends to demonstrate that the treatment of First Nation public safety, which among others results in the underfunding of police forces, confirms that security in our communities does not get the same consideration as that of non-native citizens. First Nation Policing is still recognized as a program, not an essential service as they claim....
March 5, 2018
Matrimonial Real Property Implementation Support Program
Annual since 2013, $ 3M per year. Renewed 2018-20 Created to protect Indigenous women living on reserves in cases where a relationship ended and property division was required. This investment will allow for continued initiatives for safer environments and opportunities for Indigenous women....
December 8, 2017
Ministers Committee on Violence Against Women and Girls
The top justice issues identified by participants were: Education and training for justice professionals; More resources for Indigenous communities; Restorative Justice, including adequate programming for offenders to end cycle of violence; and Re-victimization of individuals at various stages of the justice system, including victim blaming and fear of children being removed from home....
October 23, 2017
Québec Native Women lose government funding
Announces that it will no longer be represented by its lawyers at the hearings of the Public Inquiry Commission due to financial realities limiting the organization’s access to legal expertise and the continued refusal of funding bodies in the Quebec government to ensure their access to legal representation....
September 7, 2017
Hiring three community outreach specialists
In partnership with the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association and the federal government, three community outreach specialists who have experience in dealing with trauma have been hired to provide cultural support to families and community members until March 31, 2019. $790K from Fed. Govt. until March 31, 2019 + $458K from NS...
May 28, 2017
May 28, 2017
Quebéc Native Women Open call for Indigenous women to participate in the Public Inquiry that starts in Val D’Or on June 5, 2017...
February 28, 2017
The Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Liaisons Program
Launching with the Ontario Native Women’s Association to support Indigenous-led approaches to end human trafficking. Through the liaison program, ONWA will continue to work with its Indigenous partners to: Support Indigenous communities in providing survivor-focused and localized responses to human trafficking Provide advice, training and capacity-building to Indigenous and non-Indigenous service providers Contribute to the...
February 22, 2017
Introduction of the Anti-Human Trafficking Act
The Anti-Human Trafficking Act Introducing the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, which, if passed, would enable individuals to apply for restraining orders against human traffickers and make it easier for survivors to get compensation from those who trafficked them....
December 21, 2016
Mandate of Viens Commission
Public Inquiry Commission on relations between Indigenous Peoples and certain public services in Québec: listening, reconciliation and progress Mandate will be to investigate more broadly the discrimination in the administration of public services towards the members of the Indigenous Peoples of Québec. The following public services are targeted: police, correctional, legal, health and social services,...
December 21, 2016
Role of the Viens Commission
Quebec government established the “Public Inquiry Commission on relations between Indigenous Peoples and certain public services in Québec: listening, reconciliation and progress” in order to investigate, consider the facts and recommend concrete and effective corrective measures to be implemented by the Government of Québec and Indigenous officials. https://www.cerp.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?id=3&L=1...
August 17, 2016
Demand for provincial inquiry into police abuse
Ensure the inquiry focuses on the situation Indigenous communities encounter with Québec public services, particularly with police forces and health and social services as well as educational institutions. Indigenous organizations also demand a provincial inquiry into police abuse given the alleged sexual assaults against indigenous women at Val-d’Or....
August 3, 2016
“Walking Together: Ontario’s Long-Term Strategy to End Violence Against Indigenous Women“
“Walking Together: Ontario’s Long-Term Strategy to End Violence Against Indigenous Women“. Main focus areas: Support for: Children, youth and families: $80M over 3 years Community safety and healing: 15.75M over 3 years Policing and justice: $2.32M over 3 years Prevention and awareness: $1.15M over 3 years Leadership, Collaboration, Alignment and Accountability: $500K over 3 years...
February 23, 2016
Investments in Walking Together: Ontario’s Long-Term Strategy to End Violence Against Indigenous Women.
Walking Together: Ontario’s Long-Term Strategy to End Violence Against Indigenous Women. $110M over 3 years Main focus areas: Support for children, youth and families, Community safety and healing, Policing and justice, Prevention and awareness Providing more than 200 Indigenous communities with supports and services through the Family Well-Being program, which includes hiring and training more front-line...
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