MMIWG2S+ and the Extractive Industry
This initiative addresses the profound connections between the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and extractive industries in Canada. Through research and collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, it seeks to inform policies that mitigate gender-based violence and promote environmental and social justice.
The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is an urgent issue deeply intertwined with environmental and economic systems.
Recognizing the parallel impacts of colonial and extractive practices on both the land and Indigenous women, the Department of Environment and Climate Change collaborates with Natural Resources Canada to study these linkages. By leveraging research and data, the initiative aims to develop informed, equitable policies that address systemic violence and promote justice for Indigenous communities.
Extractive industries often exacerbate gender-based violence, particularly in Indigenous communities, highlighting the need for comprehensive oversight and accountability
The legacy of colonialism continues to harm both the environment and Indigenous women, emphasizing the importance of addressing systemic inequalities
The partnership with Natural Resources Canada ensures a data-driven, interdisciplinary approach to understanding and mitigating these impacts.
The ultimate goal is to create policies that protect Indigenous women and girls while fostering sustainable, ethical environmental practices.
Addressing MMIWG through the lens of environmental justice is a critical step in promoting Indigenous rights and reconciliation efforts across Canada.
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