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Honouring
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls
MMIWG2S+ Information and Resources
Red dresses seek to draw attention to missing, murdered aboriginal women
In this news article, Jamie Black explains the significance behind using the colour red for this important project. As a sacred colour - using red is a calling back of the spirits of these women and allowing them a chance to be among us and have their voices heard through their family members and community,"
Yukon's response to MMIWG2S+
Thus far, Yukon is the only jurisdiction in Canada to implement a strategy for how it will address the issues identified in the national inquiry. The report is called: Changing the Story to Upholding Dignity and Justice: Yukon’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-spirit+ People Strategy.
Full report available at the website below.
As an Aboriginal women's organization, WAWC is very concerned about the well being of all Indigenous women and communities. Over the years we have partnered with other community organizations offering supports and services to both identify and record the instances of MMIWG in Yukon, as well as to provide opportunities for family healing.
Family Gathering
December 2015
December 2015
The 2015 Yukon family gathering was held with the intent of families providing recommendations to political representatives of Yukon Government and First Nations, as well as the RCMP, and non-governmental Aboriginal and women’s organizations at the Yukon Regional Roundtable, to be held in February, 2016.
Closing Ceremonies - MMIWG Inquiry
June 3, 2019
Statement from Jerry Soltani, Board member who attended the closing ceremonies: I was honored to attend the closing ceremonies for the Missing and Murdered Women and Girls. While it was the closing ceremony for the committee, it is now the beginning for us all to be the voice for those murdered and missing. I have read story after story and participated in as many events as possible including helping with the language for the 231 Calls for Justice. But nothing brought the messages home more clearly than having tea with Tina Fontaine's grandmother. Sitting next to Gerri Lee Pangman and holding the picture of her sister Jennifer Dawn McPherson. Listening to her story. The ceremonies were emotional and heart-rendering. We must now pick up the reins of what has been started and hold to strict account our government and each other. And remember, "I am her voice."
Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council is coordinating this important project to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Follow the link to find out more information and how you can be involved.