Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

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If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

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NWT Help Line

Call: 1-800-661-0844

The NWT Help Line offers free support to residents of the Northwest Territories, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is 100% free and confidential. The NWT Help Line also has an option for follow-up calls.

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National MMIWG Support Line

Call: 1-844-413-6649

For immediate emotional assistance, call this national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

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Health Support Services

Call: 1-866-509-1769 (NWT, Nunavut and Yukon)

Survivors, family members and those affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support and cultural services and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers.

Go to: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1548700698392/1548701361628 for more information.

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Family Information Liaison Units

Call: 1-867-767-9025 Ext 11094

Email: filu@gov.nt.ca

Family Information Liaison Units (FILUs) help families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls find information about what happened to their loved ones. Staff travel throughout the NWT to meet with clients, and you can call or visit our office in Yellowknife.

Go to: https://www.eia.gov.nt.ca/en/priorities/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls/family-information-liaison-unit for more information.

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Victim Services

Call 1-867-873-7002 to locate the Victim Services worker nearest to you

The GNWT Community Justice and Policing Division offers services to victims that can assist you in dealing with the emotional and physical consequences of crime, and the associated justice processes. All victims are encouraged to contact their local victim services worker to learn about the services and help available.

Go to: https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/victim-services/ for more information.

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Emergency Protection orders

Call 1-866-223-7775

An emergency protection order (EPO) is a legal order that provides emergency protection to victims of family violence. An EPO provides emergency protection that lasts up to 90 days, and can:

  • order the abusive person to stay away from you and your children;
  • allow you to stay in your home without the abusive person being there; and/or
  • require the RCMP to take away any weapons the abusive person may have.

Go to: https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/protection-orders/ for more information.

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NWT Family Violence Shelters

Call 1-866-223-7775

If you are experiencing violence at home and are looking for help, contact us. Whether you need a safe place to stay, an Emergency Protection Order or someone to talk to, we're here to help.

Go to: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/shelter-network for more information.

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The Moose Hide Campaign

The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Find out how to get involved by visiting the website: https://moosehidecampaign.ca/ 

 

 

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