The BCGEU has been granted standing at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) allowing it to make a formal written submission to the public inquiry as an organization.

BCGEU members from across the province have valuable front-line knowledge and experience to contribute through their role in delivering services and supports for vulnerable Indigenous children, women and communities. Our intention is to bring the perspective of members directly to the Inquiry.

To prepare the formal submission, there will be three member engagement forums taking place in Victoria March 22-24, Prince George April 12-14 and Vancouver April 26-28.

At the forums, members from various components of the union will be working together to identify systemic barriers and issues faced by Indigenous women and girls, including policies, procedures and the ability to access services.

To express your interest in attending a BCGEU member consultation forum in Victoria, Prince George or Vancouver, please complete this online member's survey . For questions or to register for the BCGEU member consultation forums in your area, please contact Susan Howatt at [email protected] or by phone at 604-291-9611 or toll free at 1-800-663-1674.

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will be holding community hearings in Vancouver from April 4-8 to hear from Indigenous women, girls, and LGBTQ2S people from families of the heart who have lost a loved one and/or from survivors of violence.

If you would like to share your story with the National Inquiry as an individual, you can register for the hearings by emailing [email protected] or by calling 1-844-348-4119. Unfortunately, there is currently a delay in response from the Inquiry staff of at least one week.

To learn more about the National Inquiry community hearings and Truth Gathering process, you can visit their website: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca

National Inquiry Factsheet- How to Participate

National Inquiry Factsheet- Costs that May be Covered to Attend a National Hearing

The community hearings in Vancouver from April 4-8 are part of the national hearings that are organized by the National Inquiry and are not affiliated with the BCGEU member consultation forums.

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