President responds to release of “Reclaiming Power and Place”

The following statement was issued today by Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe upon the release of “Reclaiming Power and Place,” the report on the first National Inquiry into Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada:

“First of all I want to acknowledge Labrador Inuit who participated and spoke during the truth gathering process, particularly those who shared personal accounts of their experiences and those of their loved ones and friends. I commend them for their courage and strength and their determination to try and find a way to heal the wounds caused by this national tragedy so that they can finally move on with their lives.

“Thank you to the Commissioners and staff who spent countless hours throughout this process, listening and learning and compiling this report. The Calls for Justice outlined in the report, if implemented, will help in the healing process and ensure future generations of women, girls and members of the 2SLGBTQQIA community will no longer have to live in fear of violence and persecution. It is incumbent on all of society to stand up and say “enough is enough”.

“To members of the National Family Advisory Circle (NFAC) who provided advice and helped guide the Commissioners and staff, your contributions are greatly appreciated. I want to especially thank NFAC member Charlotte Wolfrey, who is currently the AngajukKâk for Rigolet, for helping to lead the way for Labrador Inuit and for sharing her tragic story.

The final report can be found at: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/