The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is hosting Tanisha Gallichon, Project Coordinator of the Montreal-based Iskweu Project, for its 2023 Winter Speakers Series.

Tanisha will present a talk on the Iskweu Project’s work addressing the MMIWG2ST+ crisis in Montreal. The talk will take place at the Strathcona Music Building, Room C-204 (555 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal).

The Iskweu Project, based out of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal, seeks to provide immediate assistance to families and loved ones in the event that an Indigenous woman or girl (trans, Two-Spirit) goes missing.

Its aim is threefold:
(1) reducing the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (trans, Two-Spirit) in Quebec;
(2) offering support and ensuring adequate response from institutions when someone goes missing; and
(3) reducing barriers in accessing support. Read more about the important work taking place at the Iskweu Project here.

To learn more about and register for the talk, please visit the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' website: https://www.mcgill.ca/.../iskweu-project-addressing...

February 14th marks the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Trans and 2-Spirit People (MMIWG2ST+). Join the Iskweu Project at their annual MMIWG2ST+ march in Montreal on February 14th. You can find the Facebook event here: https://fb.me/e/2kjw6Akzt