Stand with Indigenous Women and Families to End Violence
The Canadian government has listened to the voices of activists who have called for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. A public inquiry into this human rights tragedy has been called.
Throughout the inquiry process it is important to send a message to Indigenous women and families that people across this country—Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike—are standing in solidarity with them.
Take the pledge:
I am concerned that Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people continue to experience violence, go missing, and be murdered, far more than other women and girls in Canada.
I am hopeful that the public inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will concretely address this national tragedy.
YES! I stand with Indigenous women and families and commit to:
> Listen and learn from the voices of Indigenous women, families and other expert witnesses;
> Engage respectfully in the public dialogue around this crucial inquiry; and
> Take action to make sure that government and law enforcement act on what the inquiry reveals.
Update #37 years ago
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has finally launched. But still there are doubts, uncertainty and concern. We need the pledge now more than ever. We need individual Canadians to commit to the pledge—to follow the inquiry, to listen to the voices of those impacted by violence, and to continue holding the accountable for creating real and lasting change. Please do what you can by sharing the pledge today.
Update #27 years ago
The leaked draft terms of reference for the 'National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada' causes deep concern. The draft terms risk a weak National Inquiry that lacks clear authority to delve into some of the most crucial factors in this human rights crisis, including recommendations for policing and justice system failures and inadequacies. Please continue to share the petition widely to help ensure justice for Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Update #17 years ago
On June 21, 2016, the Native Women's Association of Canada, Amnesty International Canada, the Canadian Federation of Students and the #AmINext campaign went to Parliament Hill to deliver half a million petition signatures calling for a strong, effective, and culturally appropriate National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to Ministers Carolyn Bennett and Patty Hajdu. Please continue to share the pledge with your friends and family.
