Responses poured in this afternoon from Yukon First Nation Chiefs, Ministers and those impacted by the final release of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report.
Responses poured in this afternoon from Yukon First Nation Chiefs, Ministers and those impacted by the final release of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report.
One prominent voice on the 200-recommendation report included Assembly of First Nation Regional Chief Kluane Adamek, saying the violence continuing to occur against women and girls is "unacceptable".
In a statement, Chief Adamek also said the results of the Inquiry show "the best way forward is for First Nations to reassert their inherent rights and our jurisdiction, this means taking back control of our governance systems".
Other statements stemming from the report included prominent First Nation spokespersons like Kwanlin Dun First Nation Chief Doris Bill and Minister responsible for the Women's Directorate Jeanie Dendys.
Dendys highlights that the report will help shape Yukon Government legislation moving forward, saying "the recommendation will inform our own work going forward, which will be based on the sacred truths of 1484 family members and survivors of violence and 83 knowledge-keepers, experts and officials (involved in the report).
Chief Doris Bill says it was commendable for all those strong enough to participate in the Inquiry's discussions, highlighting "It was important to uphold the truths of the families and survivors who courageously took part in this process. I am confident that we can change the story in Yukon."
Premier Sandy Silver also issued a statement, saying "our government will take time to review the report and carefully reflect on the recommendations that have been made. As a national issue, it will require collaboration and partnership both within and between all levels of government to implement change."
In 2017, Yukon was one of the first jurisdictions to host both family hearing and advisory meetings on the Inquiry.
After a blanket ceremony at the Canadian Museum of History on Monday in Gatineau, Quebec, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also vowed to implement an action plan based on the final report today.
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