10/04/2026
As October 4 comes to a close, our responsibility to remember, honour and act does not.
Today, on Sisters in Spirit Day and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, we honour those who are missing, those whose lives have been taken, and the families, survivors and communities who continue to carry their memories and advocate for justice.
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls issued 231 Calls for Justice, calling for transformative change from governments, institutions, social service providers, industries and all Canadians to help end the violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
The work is far from finished. According to the Government of Canada’s reporting tool, as of June 3, 2026, 57 Calls for Justice remain pending at the federal level, meaning federal efforts on them have yet to begin. While 163 are classified as “actioned,” this category includes both work that is completed and work that remains underway. Only two are currently identified as fully completed.
At Nelson House, we recognize that ending gender-based violence also requires acknowledging and confronting the disproportionate and ongoing violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
We encourage our community to move beyond awareness: listen to Indigenous voices, learn about the systemic causes of this violence, read the Calls for Justice and consider the actions each of us can take.
Tonight, we remember. Tomorrow, the work continues.
To learn more and read all 231 Calls for Justice, visit the official National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls:
Read the Final Report and Calls for Justice -https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/
You can also follow the status of federal implementation here: https://rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1590523702000/1757436656642
