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The Manitoba government is creating a new $15-million “healing and empowerment” endowment fund, that will offer support for the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit (MMIWG2S+). Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine made the announcement on Red Dress Day, a day meant to remember and honour MMIWG2S+. She …
Read More »Specialty license plates for sale in support of MMIWG2S in Manitoba – Winnipeg
Manitobans can now purchase specialty license plates in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The plates are available through Autopac agents across the province, each costing $70. The initiative was first made possible by the introduction of Bill 204, by current housing minister Bernadette Smith in May. …
Read More »Assembly of First Nations slams Manitoba’s opposition to Winnipeg landfill search
The Assembly of First Nations‘ annual general assembly wrapped on Thursday after three hectic days in Halifax with the passing of an emergency resolution over the blockade of a Winnipeg landfill. The AFN voted unanimously to denounce Manitoba’s opposition to a search of the Prairie Green landfill for the remains …
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