FSIN urges Sask. government to support national inquiry into missing, murdered First Nation women
A Saskatchewan aboriginal group is urging the provincial government to support a recent call by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs for a national inquiry into Canada’s missing and murdered First Nation women.
Interim chief Morley Watson with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) said an inquiry is needed to find out why First Nation women are more susceptible to violent acts.
“What we want to do is identify how we can help to ensure that First Nation women have every opportunity at success,” he said.
Watson noted that social issues such as poverty, high unemployment rates, and a dearth of career opportunities only add to the problem. “What we want to do is empower our young women so they can provide for their families and their community.”