VISION, MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY
VISION: A world where all Indigenous peoples live free of violence and are healthy, sustainable and self-determining.
MISSION: To improve the quality of life for Indigenous women.
PHILOSOPHY: MACIW honours Indigenous worldviews and works from a holistic perspective of women. Thus, when we speak of women, we consider this to be inclusive of, but not limited to, children, family, community, nation, wellness, justice, land and water.
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MACIW draws inspiration from Article 22 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP):
BACKGROUND
In Canada, one in two Indigenous women is a victim of violence. However, despite representing a small percentage of the overall population, Indigenous women are three times more likely to be victims of violence, and those violent situations are eight times more likely to end in homicide.
Violence against Indigenous women exists for a variety of reasons, including patriarchal and discriminatory legislation implemented by past governments – leading to historical and ongoing oppression – residential schools, and systemic racism and sexism.
The Minister’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Women (MACIW):
The Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation created the MACIW in June 2011 to provide advice to the Government of British Columbia on how to improve the quality of life of Indigenous women across BC.
MACIW’s Guiding Principles:
MACIW Strategic Plan - 2017-20
GOVERNANCE
Terms of Reference (Updated 2022)
Position Descriptions
Core Competencies
REPORTS AND RESOURCES
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Stopping Violence Against Aboriginal Women and Girls
Declaration on Stopping Violence Against Aboriginal Women and Girls
Annual Reports
To connect with MACIW or to request a meeting, please contact:
Email: MACIW@gov.bc.ca
Click on video for a short explanation about the Minister's Advisory Council on Indigenous Women.