Mino'Ayaawag Ikwewag: All Women Doing Well
Mino'Ayaawag Ikwewag is centred on a dream.
A dream where ALL women, girls, 2Spirit and gender-diverse relatives in Manitoba are empowered to live their lives authentically and fully; with opportunities for themselves and their families and, ultimately, to be free from violence.
This inaugural strategy commits to making this dream a reality. It is the culmination of tireless efforts from Indigenous Matriarchs, leaders, communities, allies and family members affected by the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, 2Spirit, and gender-diverse relatives.
It represents a sacred commitment to Indigenous women, girls, 2Spirit and gender-diverse relatives decades in the making: built from countless rallies, vigils, memorials, and the mobilization of Matriarchs alongside the National Inquiry into MMIWG and the Final Report’s 231 Calls for Justice.
Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag is guided by the principle and inherent knowledge Indigenous women, girls, 2Spirit and gender-diverse relatives are more than just victims or survivors. They are powerful, resilient and sacred. Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag directs all actions to address this crisis be based on the understanding and commitment that the safety and empowerment of Indigenous women, girls, 2Spirit and gender-diverse relatives must be prioritized for all programs, initiatives, policies and legislation.
Most importantly, Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag honours those lost too soon; the lives of Indigenous women, girls, 2Spirit and gender-diverse relatives that were stolen and murdered. Mino’Ayaawag Ikwewag is also in honour of the families and survivors of MMIWG2S+ and their tireless pursuit of justice and recognition of their loved one(s).
