Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people:
For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. You can also access long-term health support services, such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support, cultural services, and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers.
November 14, 2022 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Crown−Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Indigenous groups have voiced the need for safe, culturally relevant spaces as a key component of moving forward on self-determination. This need was also identified in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which called for all Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to be provided with safe, barrier-free, permanent and meaningful access to their cultures and languages.
Today, members of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced pre-design investments for the Meadow Lake Tribal Cultural Centres Project. A contribution of $142,313 through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program will support the Meadow Lake Tribal Council establish the scope, design and feasibility for two new cultural centres in northern Saskatchewan: one in the north to serve and support Dene communities, and one in the south to serve and support Cree communities.
These facilities will provide accessible indoor and outdoor spaces for events, cultural gatherings, cultural teaching, and ceremonies. The building designs will reflect and celebrate Dene and Cree cultures through architecture, displays, and building layouts and will be designed in particular to support women and youth in the communities, including Two-Spirit community members.
The Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program supports Indigenous communities in re-establishing and revitalizing cultural spaces. The program offers opportunities for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to access culture and language and strengthen identities.
