The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is now accepting applications for standing from interested parties.

Parties interested in having standing at the National Inquiry into MMIWG have until April 10 to apply.

The application forms and instructions are available on the National Inquiry's website, at www.mmiwg-ffada.ca , under "Legal Notices and Documents." There is also an opportunity for those parties seeking standing to apply for funding.

The deadline for applying for standing and funding is April 10, 2017. Applicants will receive written decisions from the Commissioners on whether or not their applications for standing and funding have been accepted and, if so, on what terms.

Applications  can be submitted by email to legal@mmiwg-ffada.ca ; or fax to 1-604-775-5009; or, mail it to: National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Head Office, P.O. Box 500, Station A, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2N3.

Importantly, family members of missing or murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-spirited individuals, and survivors of violence who wish to share their experiences with the Commissioners do not have to apply for standing. There is no need for these individuals to apply for funding under the Standing process, as their reasonable expenses for attending to give their testimony will be paid by the National Inquiry, in accordance with the guidelines established.