MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
OTTAWA, November 10, 2026 — Leaders of Indigenous women’s organizations will hold a joint press conference on Parliament Hill to respond to the federal government’s Budget 2026 and raise concerns about the need for dedicated investments in Indigenous women’s safety, economic security and well-being.
The leaders will address the implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S+), as well as the importance of ensuring Indigenous women in all their diversity have a meaningful role in federal policy, funding and decision-making processes.
The organizations will outline shared priorities, identify opportunities for stronger federal collaboration and call for a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to advance concrete, Indigenous women-led solutions.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Joint press conference by Indigenous women’s organizations on Budget 2026, MMIWG2S+ and meaningful inclusion in federal decision-making
When: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:30–2:00 p.m. EST
Where: Room 135-B, West Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Speakers:
President Josie Nepinak — Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
CEO Cora McGuire-Cyrette — Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)
President Melanie Omeniho — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO)
Interim Executive Director Nancy Etok — Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Media availability: Statements followed by questions from the media.
Participation 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.
Seuls les membres de la Tribune parlementaire peuvent participer à la période de questions et réponses, qui aura lieu sur place et via Zoom. Les médias qui ne sont pas membres de la Tribune parlementaire peuvent communiquer avec pressres2@parl.gc.ca pour obtenir un accès temporaire.
Media Contact:
Native Women’s Association of Canada | communications@nwac.ca
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada | communications@pauktuutit.ca
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