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Government of Canada Launches Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
December 8, 2015 – Ottawa, ON – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada today announced the launch of a national inquiry to address the high number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The Government will immediately begin engaging with survivors, family members and loved ones of victims, as well as […]
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Province Recognizes National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 3, 2015 Event Will Honour Women Who Have Died in Acts of Violence: Minister Irvin-Ross A public event to honour women who have died in acts of violence and actions taken to prevent gender-based violence will take place tomorrow, Family Services Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross, minister responsible for the status of women, said today. “Preventing […]
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Province Acts on Recommendations of Truth and Reconciliation Commission
December 2, 2015 The Manitoba government is introducing new proposed legislation that would mandate the First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework to ensure all Manitoba students and teachers would learn about the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples, the legacy of residential schools and the significance of treaties in the present day, Education […]
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Province to Introduce Proposed Amendments that would Support Traditional Method of Care for Indigenous Children
December 2, 2015 Government Takes Steps to Support Indigenous Family, Community Values: Minister Irvin-Ross Proposed legislation under the Child and Family Services Act would benefit Indigenous children in need of protection while maintaining cultural ties with their home community, Family Services Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced today. “Recognizing customary care as a new option for Indigenous […]
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Project Devote Launches Appeal for Leads in Historical Homicides, Disappearances
Winnipeg, November 27, 2015 – Project Devote investigators are launching an appeal to the public for investigative leads that could assist in bringing justice to the families of many missing and murdered exploited persons in Manitoba. Starting November 30th, posters featuring missing and murdered exploited persons will be displayed on the exterior sides of Winnipeg […]
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Manitoba to Introduce Proposed Legislation that would Make its Domestic Violence Response Strongest in Canada
November 30, 2015 The Manitoba government is introducing proposed legislation that would make mandatory firearms bans part of all protection orders and would make it easier for victims of domestic violence to obtain stronger orders, Attorney General Gord Mackintosh said today. “The protection and safety of victims of domestic violence is paramount,” said Minister Mackintosh. […]
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Open letter on Free, prior and informed consent
November 24, 2015 Dear Prime Minister, Our organizations welcome your public commitment to a renewed relationship between the federal government and Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the rights guaranteed in Canada’s Constitution and enshrined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We hope that this vision of cooperation and partnership […]
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Province Promotes Action Against Gender-based Violence
November 25, 2015 New Awareness Campaign Encourages Manitobans to be more than a Bystander to Stop Sexual Violence, Harassment: Minister Irvin-Ross All Manitobans can take an active role against gender-based violence and be more than bystanders when it comes to stopping sexual violence and harassment, Family Services Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross, minister responsible for the status […]
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Homicide in Canada, 2014
Released: 2015-11-25 Canadian police services reported 516 homicides in 2014, 4 more than in the previous year. The homicide rate, however, was stable in 2014 (1.45 per 100,000 population), making 2013 and 2014 the years with the lowest homicide rates since 1966. Almost a quarter (23%) of those 516 homicide victims were reported by police as Aboriginal, a group that accounted for just 5% of the Canadian population. In 2014, five provinces reported fewer homicides […]
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Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
November 25, 2015 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “Today, I join Canadians – and people around the world – in recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. “Violence against women is a violation of the […]
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