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Polson teen walks 80 miles for missing, murdered indigenous women - 0 views

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A young woman is back at home in Polson after traveling 80 miles by foot across the Flathead Indian Reservation to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women. Marita Growing Thunder started an art project at the beginning of her senior year at Polson High School.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A young woman is back at home in Polson after traveling 80 miles by foot across the Flathead Indian Reservation to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women. Marita Growing Thunder started an art project at the beginning of her senior year at Polson High School.</div>

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Theland Kicknosway embarks on 3rd annual epic run for MMIW - 0 views

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For the third year in a row, an Ottawa boy is embarking on a 130-kilometre run to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women and their children left behind. Theland Kicknosway, 13, leaves on foot from Gatineau Park Wednesday morning and will run north to the Algonquin community of Kitigan Zibi.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For the third year in a row, an Ottawa boy is embarking on a 130-kilometre run to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women and their children left behind. Theland Kicknosway, 13, leaves on foot from Gatineau Park Wednesday morning and will run north to the Algonquin community of Kitigan Zibi.</div>

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National Inquiry's hearings with families of missing and murdered Indigenous women - 0 views

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The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is preparing for their first official hearings with families on May 29, 2017 in Whitehorse, Yukon. William Carlick, the Uncle of the late, Angel Carlick, shares some of what they discussed in an advisory meeting with the Inquiry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is preparing for their first official hearings with families on May 29, 2017 in Whitehorse, Yukon. William Carlick, the Uncle of the late, Angel Carlick, shares some of what they discussed in an advisory meeting with the Inquiry.</div>

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Father of Manitoba woman believed murdered wants killer to say where body is - 0 views

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WINNIPEG - The parents of a woman who disappeared last summer fought back tears Wednesday as they stood before the house where police believe she was murdered. George and Melinda Wood bowed their heads as a pastor led them in prayer, surrounded by a few hundred people who took part in a ceremony that has ...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WINNIPEG - The parents of a woman who disappeared last summer fought back tears Wednesday as they stood before the house where police believe she was murdered. George and Melinda Wood bowed their heads as a pastor led them in prayer, surrounded by a few hundred people who took part in a ceremony that has ...</div>

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From foster care to missing or murdered: Canada's other tragic pipeline - 0 views

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been taking a great deal of heat over the Liberal government's recent approvals of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline and Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline, while TransCanada continues to pursue the Keystone XL and Energy East projects.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been taking a great deal of heat over the Liberal government's recent approvals of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline and Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline, while TransCanada continues to pursue the Keystone XL and Energy East projects.</div>

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Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Meetings Update - 0 views

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OTTAWA - The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will be holding a series of meetings and hearings in 2017 and 2018. For example, hearings are anticipated to proceed in three Phases, first with Family, followed by Institutional and finally Expert hearings.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">OTTAWA - The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will be holding a series of meetings and hearings in 2017 and 2018. For example, hearings are anticipated to proceed in three Phases, first with Family, followed by Institutional and finally Expert hearings.</div>

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'It has to stop': Grand chief appalled by slaying of Winnipeg woman - 0 views

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Police confirmation of Christine Wood's death highlights the pervasive victimization of indigenous women in Canadian society, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson said Monday. There is a message that "it is OK to do this to indigenous women and girls," she said.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Police confirmation of Christine Wood's death highlights the pervasive victimization of indigenous women in Canadian society, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson said Monday. There is a message that "it is OK to do this to indigenous women and girls," she said.</div>

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March across reservation to build awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women - 0 views

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ST. IGNATIUS - Marita GrowingThunder has spent the year raising awareness about missing and murdered Native American women with her hands. This weekend, she added her feet to the cause. The Polson High School senior began walking across the Flathead Indian Reservation Saturday morning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ST. IGNATIUS - Marita GrowingThunder has spent the year raising awareness about missing and murdered Native American women with her hands. This weekend, she added her feet to the cause. The Polson High School senior began walking across the Flathead Indian Reservation Saturday morning.</div>

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More names added to CBC missing and murdered Indigenous women database - 0 views

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CBC News now has 301 unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in its national database after 15 new names were added today. Among the new names are: Tiffany Maureen Skye, 19, a member of the Bloodvein First Nation in Manitoba who disappeared on Aug. 8, 2011.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">CBC News now has 301 unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in its national database after 15 new names were added today. Among the new names are: Tiffany Maureen Skye, 19, a member of the Bloodvein First Nation in Manitoba who disappeared on Aug. 8, 2011.</div>

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Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in case of missing Manitoba woman Christine Wood - 0 views

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Winnipeg police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man in the death of a woman who disappeared last summer. Christine Wood, 21, who lived in Oxford House First Nation, was last seen Aug. 19 while visiting Winnipeg with her family. She was last spotted leaving the Days Inn on Berry Street sometime after 9 p.m., but never returned.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Winnipeg police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man in the death of a woman who disappeared last summer. Christine Wood, 21, who lived in Oxford House First Nation, was last seen Aug. 19 while visiting Winnipeg with her family. She was last spotted leaving the Days Inn on Berry Street sometime after 9 p.m., but never returned.</div>

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First step to justice - 0 views

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The family of Roxanne Louie says Grace Robotti's guilty verdict is only part of finding justice for the death of Louie. Robotti was found guilty of second-degree murder Thursday night for killing 26-year-old Roxanne Louie, the mother of Robotti's great-grandson, in January 2015.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The family of Roxanne Louie says Grace Robotti's guilty verdict is only part of finding justice for the death of Louie. Robotti was found guilty of second-degree murder Thursday night for killing 26-year-old Roxanne Louie, the mother of Robotti's great-grandson, in January 2015.</div>

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Polson teen continues fight for missing and murdered indigenous women - 0 views

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Marita Growing Thunder will walk more than 80 miles across the Flathead Indian Reservation to bring awareness to missing and murdered indigenous women.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Marita Growing Thunder will walk more than 80 miles across the Flathead Indian Reservation to bring awareness to missing and murdered indigenous women.</div>

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IWD: strength and resilience of indigenous women - 0 views

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Twenty individuals celebrated International Women's Day on March 25 at the Pioneer Lodge in North Battleford. The campaign theme this year was "Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Women." E. Pellitier from Paynton opened the evening with a prayer. A cold plate salad supper accompanied by fried chicken was shared.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Twenty individuals celebrated International Women's Day on March 25 at the Pioneer Lodge in North Battleford. The campaign theme this year was "Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Women." E. Pellitier from Paynton opened the evening with a prayer. A cold plate salad supper accompanied by fried chicken was shared.</div>

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March through Hope remembers missing and murdered aboriginals - 0 views

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Participants of the March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men and Boys walk through downtown Hope. - image credit: X. Y. Zeng Memorial Park hosted the first event of the year, the March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men and Boys (MMIWG), on March 20.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Participants of the March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men and Boys walk through downtown Hope. - image credit: X. Y. Zeng Memorial Park hosted the first event of the year, the March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men and Boys (MMIWG), on March 20.</div>

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Sister of murdered Manitoba teen Tina Fontaine found safe - 0 views

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WINNIPEG - Manitoba RCMP say the younger sister of Tina Fontaine, an indigenous girl whose body was found in a Winnipeg river three years ago, was found safe and sound Tuesday. Sarah Fontaine, who is 16, had been missing since last week.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WINNIPEG - Manitoba RCMP say the younger sister of Tina Fontaine, an indigenous girl whose body was found in a Winnipeg river three years ago, was found safe and sound Tuesday. Sarah Fontaine, who is 16, had been missing since last week.</div>

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'No one wants this report to be put on a shelf': Indigenous Affairs Minister responds t... - 0 views

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This special edition of The Current is a public forum held at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., across the river from Parliament Hill. The forum explored the work of the national inquiry into MMIWG and connected that to the larger project of reconciliation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This special edition of The Current is a public forum held at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., across the river from Parliament Hill. The forum explored the work of the national inquiry into MMIWG and connected that to the larger project of reconciliation.</div>

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David Alexander Robertson and IsKwé stand up for missing and murdered Indigen... - 0 views

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In Will I See?, Winnipeg artists David Alexander Robertson and IsKwé addresses a First Nations epidemic. May is an Indigenous teenager who discovers the dark and tragic stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the graphic novel. The collaborative effort aims to galvanize a nation by calling attention to the culture of fear and anxiety that permeates Indigenous communities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In Will I See?, Winnipeg artists David Alexander Robertson and IsKwé addresses a First Nations epidemic. May is an Indigenous teenager who discovers the dark and tragic stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the graphic novel. The collaborative effort aims to galvanize a nation by calling attention to the culture of fear and anxiety that permeates Indigenous communities.</div>

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Sarah Fontaine, younger sister of murdered Indigenous girl, goes missing in Manitoba - 0 views

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WINNIPEG-The sister of a Manitoba teen who became one of the poster children for the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women is now missing herself, and her family says her disappearance stems from the tragedies she has experienced. Sarah Fontaine, 16, has lost a father, a sister and a cousin in recent years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WINNIPEG-The sister of a Manitoba teen who became one of the poster children for the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women is now missing herself, and her family says her disappearance stems from the tragedies she has experienced. Sarah Fontaine, 16, has lost a father, a sister and a cousin in recent years.</div>

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Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women Inquiry not reaching out to families: advocates - 0 views

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A coalition of aboriginal women's advocacy groups is expressing concerns about the national missing and murdered women's inquiry, saying the commission has failed to adequately reach out to families. The Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in British Columbia says it is worried about recent media reports that said the inquiry only had about 100 family members or survivors in its database.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A coalition of aboriginal women's advocacy groups is expressing concerns about the national missing and murdered women's inquiry, saying the commission has failed to adequately reach out to families. The Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in British Columbia says it is worried about recent media reports that said the inquiry only had about 100 family members or survivors in its database.</div>

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Younger sister of murdered aboriginal teen Tina Fontaine now missing: family - 0 views

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WINNIPEG - The sister of a Manitoba teen who became one of the poster children for the issue of missing and murdered indigenous woman is now missing herself and her family says it all stems from the tragedies she has experienced in her life.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WINNIPEG - The sister of a Manitoba teen who became one of the poster children for the issue of missing and murdered indigenous woman is now missing herself and her family says it all stems from the tragedies she has experienced in her life.</div>

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