Ahead of Orange Shirt day in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council held its second meeting in Corner Brook.

Earlier this week the council met to tackle pressing issues and actions towards challenges in the areas of culture, health, wellness, justice and human security which impact Indigenous girls and women and LGBTQ+ people.

Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons shared that violence against Indigenous girls and women and LGBTQ+ people would not be tolerated in the province.

Odelle Pike, Elder Co-Chair for the Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council added that the council aims to forge a path forward guided by compassion, respected and a committed dedication to reconciliation.