Supporting Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

In Canada, the rate of violent victimization of Indigenous people is more than double that of non-Indigenous people, and the numbers are particularly concerning when it comes to Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The causes are many and rooted in the legacy of colonial laws and policies and the intergenerational effects of residential schools.

Justice Canada provides funding for initiatives that support families of missing and murdered Indigenous people: Family Information Liaison Units and the Community Support and Healing for Families initiative. Both of these initiatives provide culturally grounded supports and services to families of missing and murdered Indigenous people across Canada.

Related links

• National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
• Government of Canada information on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls