As of Tuesday, June 3 rd , British Columbia has 74 wild fires burning, 16 in Alberta. Last week the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta declared a state of emergencies due to fires and suffocating smoke, with thousands (more than 25,000) of residents already evacuated. Ontario is now joining with more wildfires emerging. The smoke from the fires is drifting south and across the U.S. border, significantly impacting air quality.

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We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Morgan Harris and all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. The confirmation of a second set of human remains at Prairie Green Landfill is a painful reminder of the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People. As we mourn, we also stand in solidarity with the families, advocates, and communities calling for justice and meaningful action.

Our hearts are with you. 🧡

 The violence against First Nations people continues, as well as the systemic neglect that still exists.  First Nation women, girls, two-spirit people, men and boys continue to go missing and are murdered at unacceptable rates.

the Report of the Second Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial (IFPT) Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People has been officially published.

the Family Violence Prevention Program! The 2024 to 2025 call for proposals for violence prevention activities is now open. The deadline to submit a proposal is December 20, 2024 at 11:59 Eastern Standard Time.

A significant milestone—the grand opening of the new 2nd Stage Women's Shelter, KA-PAH-PAK, in Fisher River Cree Nation.

The Gayenawahsra community opened their homes and their hearts to host a Groundbreaking Ceremony on July 30, 2024. Many guests were in attendance, such as representatives from CMHC, ISC, the Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services (MCCSS), Ganohkwasra staff, the contractor, and community partners.

NICAFV is happy to announce a partnership with Katrin Sawatzky to complete an in-depth and comprehensive Needs Assessment on new and existing shelters & transition houses across Canada.

Mi'kmaw Family Healing Center (We'koqma'q) Tour

NICAFV Atlantic Training 2024

Beausoleil Ground Breaking Ceremony

Fort Albany Transitional Housing Grand Opening

Wasauksing Family Violence Shelter & Transitional House

The Wasauksing Family Violence Shelter and Transitional House will be

situated within the serene surroundings of Wasauksing First Nation,

nestled on a picturesque island in Mnidoo-gamii Georgian Bay.

NICAFV was able to bring Dr.Brad Lamm to Edmonton, Alberta on February 28, 29, 2024 to provide training to Shelter Directors and Front Line Workers on “How to do an Intervention”.

Dr. Lamm is an “Interventionist” working with families to help a loved one/person of interest, get the help they need in order to live a better life and possibly save a life.

“Traffic Jam” Second Annual Human Trafficking training for front line workers held in Ottawa,

Ontario, Feb 20, 21, 2024.

NICAFV AMG 2023