National Family and Survivors Circle Inc.

https://familysurvivorscircle.ca

The National Family and Survivors Circle Inc. (NFSC Inc.) is a legally incorporated, independent non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the ongoing genocide of Indigenous women, girls, Two Spirit, and gender-diverse people in Canada. Its core mission is to collaboratively build pathways to safety, security, equity, and equality, while centering the voices and lived experiences of families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and survivors of gender- and race-based violence. The organization operates nationally, with leadership based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

NFSC Inc. primarily focuses on advocating for the full implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, as well as the National Action Plan on MMIWG2S+. The organization works with governments, agencies, and institutions to ensure that the expertise and agency of families and survivors are integral to policy development and systemic change. They also provide resources and information on crisis supports for those affected and contribute to strategic plans such as "The Path Forward – Reclaiming Power and Place" and "Circles of Change: Honouring Truth & Igniting Action."

Under the leadership of President Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, NFSC Inc. continues to be a prominent voice in national discussions. Recently, the organization was acknowledged in Canada's Spring Economic Update, securing continued funding for the next three years, affirming its role as a crucial independent national body. NFSC Inc. has also actively called for the immediate implementation of recommendations from reports like "Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence" and advocated for the establishment of a Red Dress Alert system.

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