The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing its work with Indigenous partners to introduce new campaigns, programs, and legislation to respond to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

There is a variety of supports the province continues to fund to help the families of victims. These supports include counselling and educational sessions, sharing circles, and the Missing Persons Liaison programs and the Family Information Liaison Unit.

The Province says these programs have helped and continue to support over 170 families across Saskatchewan.

New legislation has also been introduced by the government including The Cyberstalking and Coercive Control Act, Clare’s Law, The Protection from Human Trafficking Act, and The Protection from Human Trafficking Amendment Act.

Provincial projects surrounding missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are funded through the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence.

Additionally, the provincial Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund continues to provide $800,000 to community-led projects that promote and enhance violence prevention and build safety.

Saskatchewan Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod, K.C. emphasizes the government’s goal.

“Through collaboration with Indigenous and community partners, we are identifying root causes of gender-based violence, strengthening legislation to protect victims and those at risk of gender-based violence, improving access to justice and ensuring Indigenous voices are heard as we strive toward a future free from violence, exploitation and abuse.”

Saskatchewan has also helped to fund and provide multiple campaigns, commitments and programs, including Face the Issue, Stop Human Trafficking, 211 Saskatchewan, and a $100,000 commitment to #NotInMyCity, along with a commitment of $115,000 to Hospitality Saskatchewan, both through the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence.