June 1, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador celebrated the beginning of Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony today at Confederation Building. Pride Month is held throughout Canada in June as an opportunity to celebrate diversity and the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, and to…
May 29, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, will host a flag-raising event to mark the beginning of Pride Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event will take place on Monday, June 1, at 10:00 a.m. in the…
May 27, 2026
Gender-based violence is widespread throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Rates are increasing, affecting individuals, families and communities. In response to the ongoing and devastating impacts, today the Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister…
May 27, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality: Speaker, I rise to recognize June as Pride Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. Pride Month is about acceptance…
May 27, 2026
The Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, will make an announcement regarding violence prevention today (Wednesday, May 27). The event will take place at the Sandman Hotel,…
May 14, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, today announced a call for proposals for the 2026 Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. The Program reaffirms government’s commitment to preventing violence experienced by Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people…
May 13, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, today announced a call for proposals for the 2026 Community Violence Prevention Grants Program. Funding for the program is made possible through a $13.6 million, four-year bilateral agreement with Women…
May 5, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality: Speaker, I rise to recognize today as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women,…
May 4, 2026
The Office of Women and Gender Equality is pleased to offer two new violence awareness posters for distribution to community partners, schools and any other public facing organizations or businesses for display in their premises. One poster is designed for…
April 30, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, will bring greetings and sign a proclamation recognizing Stop Sexual Exploitation Week in Newfoundland and Labrador on Friday, May 1. The event will take place at Thrive Community Youth Network,…
