Manitoba unveils $20M strategy to ’empower and protect’ Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit people
A new $20-million provincial strategy aims to "empower and protect" Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and [...]
Tribal Leaders Press Lawmakers for Solutions to Solve MMIW Crisis
WASHINGTON – Native American tribal leaders urged lawmakers to increase federal funding and implement national [...]
Today is Red Shawl Day
Red Shawl Day, observed annually [in USA] on November 19, is a day dedicated to [...]
Sixth annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony honours MMIWG2S
THUNDER BAY — Thousands of red lights were hung at Thunder Bay Police Service headquarters, [...]
Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council Hold Productive Meetings in Stephenville
The Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council has concluded two days of meetings (November 13 and [...]
Fundraiser is a first for families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous people
Family members of missing and murdered Indigenous people, along with their friends and supporters, gathered [...]
Survivors circle chair says without accountability, MMIWG2S+ will continue
A parliamentary committee continues to study gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people. [...]
Indigenous Friendship Centres Call for Long-Term Funding to Address the Needs of a Growing Urban Indigenous Population
The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is urging the federal government to commit to [...]
UN committee calls on Canada to eliminate Indian Act’s 2nd generation cut-off
Despite amendments to the Indian Act, gender-based discrimination against First Nations women and girls continues [...]
Mural unveiled in Winnipeg part of province’s Indigenous women’s strategy
The piece, Giizaagiigo, is 50 metres long. A painting that stands 15 stories high and [...]
