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Minister Marci Ien meets with representatives of the Dechinta Initiatives
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada May 25, 2023 Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth met with community leaders and families who have been impacted by the Northwest Territories wildfires. While in Yellowknife, Minister Ien announced up to $625,000 for Dechinta Initiatives. The “Impact and Implementation: Moving From […]
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The Government of Canada provides funding to Northwest Territories to support crisis hotlines, lifelines for survivors of gender-based violence
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada May 24, 2023 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — Women and Gender Equality Canada Crisis hotlines are a lifeline for survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. During the pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada and this demand continues today. Today, the Honourable […]
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Premier plans ‘in-depth review’ of bail-reform bill’s impact on Nunavut – Nunatsiaq News
May 19, 2023 Nunavut MP also welcomes chance to discuss system changes but calls bill ‘just the start’ A bail-reform bill unveiled this week comes as welcome news to Premier P.J. Akeeagok, who says he looks forward to “having a fulsome engagement” over it with the federal government. Bill C-48 — which aims to make […]
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Yukon and federal government bilateral negotiations underway for the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
18/05/2023 The Yukon government has begun formal negotiations with the federal government to finalize its bilateral funding agreement and implementation plan for the territory under the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Provincial, territorial and federal governments, including the Government of Yukon, endorsed the 10-year National Action Plan in November 2022. This historic national […]
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Iqaluit RCMP don body cameras ahead of national rollout – Nunatsiaq News
May 17, 2023 City one of 3 regions marked for final field tests RCMP in Iqaluit are moving ahead with their final field tests involving officers wearing body cameras while on duty. Similar test projects are also being carried out at RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia and Alberta. The cameras will be deployed in Iqaluit […]
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Active Search Continues for Ramona Peter near Ross River; further appeal for public information
May 15, 2023 The RCMP continue the investigation and search for missing person Ramona Peter in the Ross River area. Ramona was reported missing on April 28, 2023, and investigation to date has revealed she was last seen in the community of Ross River on April 21, 2023. Since that time, significant land, air, and water search efforts have […]
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Call for proposals – Crime Prevention Fund
15 May 2023 The Department of Justice, through the Nunavut Crime Prevention Fund, is now accepting proposals for community-based projects that promote community safety and well-being. These initiatives and/or projects are to be delivered in the 2023-24 fiscal year and can begin anytime after April 1, 2023. Applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in […]
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Ross River missing person investigation ongoing
Ross River RCMP, in collaboration with other police teams, supporting agencies and the community, continue efforts to locate missing person Ramona Peter. Ramona was reported missing on April 28, 2023, after having been last seen in Ross River on April 21, 2023. In addition to officers from Ross River RCMP, the Yukon RCMP Major Crimes Unit had officers in […]
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Engagement begins on expansion of Sexualized Assault Response Team services for Yukon communities
The Government of Yukon and its partners on the Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) are launching an engagement on the expansion of SART services in the Yukon’s rural communities. SART provides a confidential network of services to victims and survivors of sexualized assault, with a focus on ensuring survivors have the social, medical and legal […]
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Aerial search for missing Ross River woman unsuccessful – CBC
May 02, 2023 Ramona Peter was reported missing on April 28 Despite aerial patrols and search dogs working on the case, Ramona Peter is still missing. Peter was reported missing on Apr. 28. Since then, RCMP in Ross River, Yukon, say officers have followed up on “several leads” but have not been successful in finding […]
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