4.4.5

Description: 
We will implement the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that fall within the jurisdiction of the territorial government, especially related to violence against indigenous women and girls. (ongoing)
Lead Dept: 
EIA
Priority: 
4.4
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Priorities and Planning
Number: 
5
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Governance
Background Information: 

COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND SAFETY

Commitment 4.4.5 – We will implement the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that fall within the jurisdiction of the territorial government, especially related to violence against indigenous women and girls.

On June 2, 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released ‘Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future – the Summary of the Final Report’ and within that report, 94 recommendations as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action to help redress the legacy of residential schools in Canada and advance the process of reconciliation. On December 15, 2015, the TRC released its final report.

In October 2015, the GNWT tabled its initial response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action report in the Legislative Assembly. The response acknowledged that more can be done and commits the GNWT to work with NWT residents and Indigenous governments, and partners throughout Canada, to encourage positive and concrete steps forward along the path of reconciliation.

"Meeting the Challenge of Reconciliation: The Government of the Northwest Territories Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action" highlights the many steps that the GNWT has already taken to strengthen relationships with Indigenous peoples, help restore and heal Indigenous communities, and ensure that Indigenous cultures and traditions are recognized and valued.

Related Mandate Commitments

  • Commitment 4.4.1 – We will strengthen initiatives and partnerships to prevent and reduce family violence
  • Commitment 4.4.2 – We will support the RCMP and communities in their efforts to strengthen partnerships to prevent and respond to violence by supporting the development of policing action plans in each community in accordance with each community’s priorities.
  • Commitment 4.4.3 – We will seek to improve access to justice in the NWT, by expanding community legal outreach programs, making family law duty counsel services available to assist self-represented family members on first appearance in family court, and expanding public education on programs and services so that people know what help is out there and how to access it.
  • Commitment 4.4.4 – We will improve our social response to crime reduction by examining and analyzing social indicators, conducting research on what works to reduce crime, and identifying any gaps in territorial programming.
  • Commitment 4.4.6 – We will support and participate in a National Round Table and National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women in collaboration with families, Indigenous governments, the federal government, and other organizations.
  • Commitment 4.4.7 – We will implement a territorial 9-1-1 program, including establishing new territorial legislation to help manage and govern the system.

For more information about this initiative, please contact the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs.