Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People

The School of Social Work stands in solidarity with the families, communities, and friends of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls (MMIWG), and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. We recognize their ongoing fight for justice and accountability in the face of heartbreaking loss, often without answers.

Indigenous women make up just 4.3% of Canada’s population but account for 16% of all female homicides and 11% of missing women. These numbers highlight the ongoing systemic violence that is rooted in colonialism, systemic racism, and gender-based genocide.

We are committed to challenging these injustices through education, research, and advocacy. Gendered and colonial violence is deeply tied to oppressive systems like capitalism, neoliberalism, and the lasting impact of colonial policies. We are dedicated to pushing for systemic change and upholding the Calls to Justice from Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
 
We pledge to work in true solidarity with Indigenous communities, focusing on key areas: cultural rights, health and wellness, human security, and justice. Our efforts will continue until no more Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people are taken from their families and futures.

We will not stop until justice is attained, and safety is a reality for all.