Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people

Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada face greater risks of violence and homicide. The health and safety of these women in our communities is a priority for the RCMP.

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2024 Missing campaign

Let's work together in solving these cases of missing women!

Actions and initiatives

Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada is an ongoing national tragedy. The RCMP is committed to improving relationships with Indigenous communities, supporting survivors and families, and ensuring that investigations are robust, professional and result in justice for the victims and their families.

Our Vision 150 plan to modernize the RCMP is putting people first, so we can provide communities with the best service possible. We are focused on thoughtful action, based on what we're hearing in conversations with advisory groups, Indigenous communities and partners.

We continue to actively investigate unresolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. We fully support any action that will:

  • benefit Indigenous communities
  • address the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
  • reduce violence

Examples of initiatives to raise awareness include:

Results and reports from the national inquiry

In September 2016, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls began. The RCMP established a team based in Ottawa to support the National Inquiry.

In June 2018, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki attended the Institutional Hearings. She delivered a statement of apology to the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

In June 2019, following the release of the National Inquiry's, Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki issued a statement to thank the National Inquiry Commissioners for their important work. She also thanked the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and survivors, who courageously spoke their truths.

Since the release, the RCMP has taken action to:

  • attract Indigenous applicants,
  • deliver new training,
  • strengthen investigations, and
  • engage and consult with Indigenous leaders and Elders.

In June 2020, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki issued a statement to reaffirm the RCMP's commitment to improving relationships with Indigenous communities, supporting survivors and families, and ensuring that investigations are robust, professional and result in justice for the victims and their families.

The RCMP also contributed to the 2020 Federal Pathway and the 2021 MMIWG and 2SLGBTQI+ People National Action Plan that was co-developed with Indigenous organizations and provincial/territorial governments to address violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The RCMP continues to work with federal, provincial and territorial governments, as well as Indigenous groups and advisory councils.

RCMP reports on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people

In 2013, the RCMP Commissioner called for a report on these crimes. Our reports provided us, and all Canadians, with the most accurate accounts to date on the issue.

Television features

The television series "Taken" profiles cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women with the goal of generating more leads in these cases. RCMP Members have participated in several episodes.

Please help our investigations into missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people

If you have any information about any RCMP case or investigation:

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