Media Advisory: Indigenous Leaders Warn of “Human Rights Regression” as Crucial Advocacy Funding Ends

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentOttawa, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leaders of national Indigenous organizations will host a press conference after the federal government’s alarming decision to sunset crucial funding, jeopardizing its response to the crisis of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThese organizations, including the National Family and Survivors Circle Inc., Giganawenimaanaanig, Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, and the Native Women’s Association of Canada, provide essential supports to the people and communities impacted by this ongoing genocide while holding government for their legal obligation to fully implement the 231 Calls for Justice.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentMedia are invited to attend the press conference on Wednesday, April 8at 10:00 amin room 135-B. Speakers include:Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentHilda Anderson-Pyrz, President, National Family and Survivors Circle Inc.Josie Nepinak, President, Native Women’s Association of Canada.Melanie Omeniho, President, Les Femmes Michif OtipemisiwakSandra DeLaronde, Executive Director, GiganawenimaanaanigMelanie Morrison, Impacted family memberLeah Gazan, Winnipeg Centre MPArticle contentParticipation in the question-and-answer portion of this event is in person or via Zoom, and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access.Article contentAbout the National Family and Survivors Circle Inc.Article contentThe National Family and Survivors Circle Inc. (NFSC Inc.) is a legally incorporated, non-profit organization of Inuit, Métis, and First Nations women with diverse lived experiences. NFSC Inc. works to ensure that families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, survivors of gender-based violence, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people are at the center of all efforts to implement the 231 Calls for Justice, the National Action Plan on MMIWG2S+, and the Federal Pathway.Article contentWebsite: https://familysurvivorscircle.caArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentColton Praill spark* advocacy 613-875-4320 colton@sparkadvocacy.ca Article contentTrending Posthaste: Why Canadians will feel the squeeze of soaring gas prices more than Americans News Opinion: The world has an energy problem and Canada is the solution Energy Subscriber only. What's behind Chip Wilson's proxy war with Lululemon Subscriber only Retail & Marketing Markets are in 'double black diamond territory' where a bad decision at the wrong moment can take you out of the game Investor Diesel-rich Alberta synthetic crude oil triples in four days Oil & Gas Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Posthaste: Why Canadians will feel the squeeze of soaring gas prices more than Americans News Opinion: The world has an energy problem and Canada is the solution Energy Subscriber only. What's behind Chip Wilson's proxy war with Lululemon Subscriber only Retail & Marketing Markets are in 'double black diamond territory' where a bad decision at the wrong moment can take you out of the game Investor Diesel-rich Alberta synthetic crude oil triples in four days Oil & Gas