AMC Calls on the Federal Government to Utilize Funding for 24/7 Safe Spaces for Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse People in Winnipeg
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is disappointed that the $724.1-million fund allocated to supporting Indigenous women and girls facing gender-based violence is still sitting, vastly underutilized, while First Nations women are experiencing increased rates of violence.
The AMC Responds to the Loss of Life of Another First Nations Woman
First Nations women are severely impacted by the lack of access to resources to address poverty and homelessness, violence and discrimination, and domestic violence. The AMC has tried to seek funding and work with Canada to offer more support for unsheltered women. However, critical supports, such as providing access to safe emergency housing, are urgently needed.
“Every day, we honour our sisters;” Red Dress art pieces unveiled outside “Vancouver Island” schools
EMCS student Lily Schaefer speaks at the unveiling of Red Dress art pieces at her school on “Vancouver Island.” Photo courtesy of Kristi Schaefer
The message and medicine of the permanent installation offers a daily reminder to inspire change
State to have office to investigate cases of murdered, missing Indigenous people
The new Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives will be housed in the Colorado Department of Public Safety. It will serve as a liaison between the department and the Indigenous community, with the aid of a board composed of tribal representatives, law enforcement and social services workers.
Indigenous and Alaska Native women could face escalated violence if Roe is repealed
“The only option we have right now if this was to be overturned, is to provide the limited resources and support, but it will be limited, especially initially. As a direct result our people are going to suffer,” – Abigail Echo-Hawk, director of the Urban Indian Health Institute
US Indigenous Women Face High Rates of Sexual Violence – With Little Recourse
Nearly one in three American Indian and Alaska Native women have been raped – more than twice the average for white women and probably an undercount given gaps in data collection, according to the report released on Tuesday.