The Scott Moe government has shared its progress at making Saskatchewan more inclusive to Indigenous peoples. The province has highlighted what has be.
Sask. government says it remains committed to reconciliation following National Action Plan release By News Room
Jun 3, 2021 | 10:43 AM
The provincial government says it is proud to participate in Canada’s National Action Plan responding to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) released Thursday.
The National Action Plan consists of information on work of provinces and territories to address the Calls to Justice from the National Inquiry. The Saskatchewan government has also released a Saskatchewan Response paper that provides more in-depth information on the province’s response to MMIWG.
“The National Inquiry provided an important voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,” stated Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant in Thursday’s release. “Saskatchewan will continue to work with our federal, provincial and Indigenous partners to take action against gendered violence, foster healing for
By Newsroom
Jun 3, 2021 | 10:49 AM
Canada’s Prime Minister says, “More education is needed, The truth must be told and all Canadians must stand with Indigenous peoples against injustice.” Justin Trudeau spoke at the launch of the National Action Plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People.
He explained that the National Inquiry called for this action plan, which includes work from federal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous governments to end systemic causes of violence. The Prime Minister announced $2.2-billion in federal funding which is part of the $18-billion announced in the budget to improve Indigenous peoples’ lives and advance reconciliation. The federal plan focuses on the themes of culture, health and wellness, security and safety, and justice.
Prince Albert Daily Herald
Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant. (Herald file photo)
On Monday the Government of Saskatchewan announced that it is proclaiming May 17-21 as Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
“Sexual violence is a heinous act that severely impacts survivors,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said in a release
“Providing services and supports to victims can make a crucial difference – in particular when the victims are children. We are proud to partner with committed service providers across Saskatchewan to assist survivors.”
Government is taking this opportunity to highlight the services for child victims and to recognize the work of service providers across the province in support of victims of sexual violence.
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