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Manitoba woman left confused by #MMIW inquiry process - 0 views

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Dennis Ward APTN National News A Manitoba woman who has seven murdered and two missing family members, says she has been left in the dark about the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Sue Caribou says she feels like a victim herself, and just found out Wednesday that she will need to register to take part in the inquiry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dennis Ward APTN National News A Manitoba woman who has seven murdered and two missing family members, says she has been left in the dark about the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Sue Caribou says she feels like a victim herself, and just found out Wednesday that she will need to register to take part in the inquiry.</div>

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Red dresses a visual reminder of missing, murdered Indigenous women - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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Red dresses blowing in the spring wind at the University of Toronto this week are a reminder of the estimated 1,200 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. The REDress Project was started by Winnipeg-based Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010 and this is its first tour through Toronto.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Red dresses blowing in the spring wind at the University of Toronto this week are a reminder of the estimated 1,200 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. The REDress Project was started by Winnipeg-based Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010 and this is its first tour through Toronto.</div>

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'Call your first hearing,' former TRC chair advises missing and murdered Indigenous wom... - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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The former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls needs to start taking testimony from victims' families. "Call your first hearing," Senator Murray Sinclair said when asked Monday evening how he would advise the inquiry to proceed amid questions about its seemingly slow progress.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls needs to start taking testimony from victims' families. "Call your first hearing," Senator Murray Sinclair said when asked Monday evening how he would advise the inquiry to proceed amid questions about its seemingly slow progress.</div>

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Indigenous Women Shouldn't Have To Live In Fear. But They Do - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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Posted: "Indigenous women of all ages [don't] want to walk home alone from work or school." A still from the short film '7 Minutes' showing indigenous student Marie being followed and thinking "Maybe one of these times it's going to be worse for me."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Posted: "Indigenous women of all ages [don't] want to walk home alone from work or school." A still from the short film '7 Minutes' showing indigenous student Marie being followed and thinking "Maybe one of these times it's going to be worse for me."</div>

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Inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women has just 122 names registered - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are concerned about how the commission overseeing a long-awaited national inquiry is collecting names for its database. To date, there are just 122 family members' names in the commission's database, despite other databases in Canada pegging the number at well over 1,000.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are concerned about how the commission overseeing a long-awaited national inquiry is collecting names for its database. To date, there are just 122 family members' names in the commission's database, despite other databases in Canada pegging the number at well over 1,000.</div>

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Team tackles MMIW work that national inquiry can't - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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Five women and one man are driving Manitoba's highways, plugging families into the national inquiry into Canada's missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.Reached Monday on the road near Dauphin, Morene Gabriel said the tiny team, led by the Assembly of First Nations Manitoba regional Chief Kevin Hart, has been on the road for several days.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Five women and one man are driving Manitoba's highways, plugging families into the national inquiry into Canada's missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.Reached Monday on the road near Dauphin, Morene Gabriel said the tiny team, led by the Assembly of First Nations Manitoba regional Chief Kevin Hart, has been on the road for several days.</div>

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Missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry has just 90 victims' names in its database - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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The inquiry that is looking into Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women says privacy and process issues have left it with the names of fewer than 100 victims' families in its database just two months before commissioners will start hearing from those who have lost loved ones.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The inquiry that is looking into Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women says privacy and process issues have left it with the names of fewer than 100 victims' families in its database just two months before commissioners will start hearing from those who have lost loved ones.</div>

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'We want the violence to stop': Dozens gather at vigil for Jeanenne Fontaine Saturday n... - 0 views

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When Kimberley Kostiuk thinks about the two young Indigenous women who were shot in Winnipeg within 48 hours of each other, she is afraid for her own daughters. "I have two young daughters that are that age. I worry for them all the time. You just don't know ...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When Kimberley Kostiuk thinks about the two young Indigenous women who were shot in Winnipeg within 48 hours of each other, she is afraid for her own daughters. "I have two young daughters that are that age. I worry for them all the time. You just don't know ...</div>

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Resiliency among loss - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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Moose Jaw's Isabelle Hanson Kenowekesequape shares her story of strength and sorrow and speaks to issues Indigenous women are facing Isabelle Hanson Kenowekesequape has seen a lot of pain in her life. She's also experienced a lot of resiliency. She's a well-known face in the community and is a two-time nominee for Citizen of the ...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Moose Jaw's Isabelle Hanson Kenowekesequape shares her story of strength and sorrow and speaks to issues Indigenous women are facing Isabelle Hanson Kenowekesequape has seen a lot of pain in her life. She's also experienced a lot of resiliency. She's a well-known face in the community and is a two-time nominee for Citizen of the ...</div>

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5 things families of missing, murdered Indigenous women seek as public hearings approach - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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More details were released this week about how the national inquiry into Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will proceed, but some family members say they still have many questions. A second weekly newsletter was published on the inquiry's website on Monday. It outlines the ways family members can share their experiences.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">More details were released this week about how the national inquiry into Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will proceed, but some family members say they still have many questions. A second weekly newsletter was published on the inquiry's website on Monday. It outlines the ways family members can share their experiences.</div>

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Sudbury police respond to missing, murdered Indigenous women inquiry with new strategy - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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Police in Sudbury say they will soon have an official strategy in place to help deal with female Indigenous victims of crime. According to the Greater Sudbury Police Service, the policy is in response to the national inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Police in Sudbury say they will soon have an official strategy in place to help deal with female Indigenous victims of crime. According to the Greater Sudbury Police Service, the policy is in response to the national inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women.</div>

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'Do no harm': Mental health support key as MMIW inquiry triggers painful past, families... - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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James' mother and stepmother were killed at age 27 and 33, and her doctor recently told her she suffers from a type of depression common to women who have lost their mothers to violence. "I have other friends who lost their moms and I see some similarities in some of their struggles," James said.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">James' mother and stepmother were killed at age 27 and 33, and her doctor recently told her she suffers from a type of depression common to women who have lost their mothers to violence. "I have other friends who lost their moms and I see some similarities in some of their struggles," James said.</div>

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Indigenous, immigrant experience similar, UN told - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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A Manitoba delegation is at the United Nations in New York to argue support services could save indigenous women and girls from horrendous rates of exploitation and murder in Canada.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A Manitoba delegation is at the United Nations in New York to argue support services could save indigenous women and girls from horrendous rates of exploitation and murder in Canada.</div>

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CBC's The Current is coming to Ottawa March 28 - 1 views

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2017 March 2017

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On Tuesday, March 28, join CBC Radio One's The Current for a free public forum on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Host Anna Maria Tremonti looks at expectations and criticisms of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women. Click here for more information and to reserve tickets.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On Tuesday, March 28, join CBC Radio One's The Current for a free public forum on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Host Anna Maria Tremonti looks at expectations and criticisms of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women. Click here for more information and to reserve tickets.</div>

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Toronto tattoo artist inking in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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Toronto tattoo artist Jennifer Liles leans over Celeste Toledo's arm, the distinctive buzz of her tattooing needle blending with the Nas album reverberating through her small west-end studio. It's Valentine's Day, but Liles isn't inking a heart or lover's name into Toledo's forearm.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Toronto tattoo artist Jennifer Liles leans over Celeste Toledo's arm, the distinctive buzz of her tattooing needle blending with the Nas album reverberating through her small west-end studio. It's Valentine's Day, but Liles isn't inking a heart or lover's name into Toledo's forearm.</div>

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OPINION: Why gender is such a critical part of the national MMIW inquiry - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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It's not about excluding men. It's about giving voice to those who have consistently been discriminated against based on their gender.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's not about excluding men. It's about giving voice to those who have consistently been discriminated against based on their gender.</div>

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Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia helping educate RCMP on Indigenous issues - 0 views

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A Mi'kmaq lawyer from Nova Scotia who sits on an advisory panel tasked with building bridges between the RCMP and Indigenous communities says the national police force has been responsive to concerns from Aboriginal people. She said the group aims to advise the RCMP on missing and murdered Indigenous women, expand officers' awareness of Indigenous issues and encourage more Indigenous people to become members of the RCMP.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A Mi'kmaq lawyer from Nova Scotia who sits on an advisory panel tasked with building bridges between the RCMP and Indigenous communities says the national police force has been responsive to concerns from Aboriginal people. She said the group aims to advise the RCMP on missing and murdered Indigenous women, expand officers' awareness of Indigenous issues and encourage more Indigenous people to become members of the RCMP.</div>

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NWAC Outlines How to Engage with MMIW Inquiry - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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OTTAWA - Out of respect for the families and communities of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) has resisted relaying information on behalf of the Inquiry. NWAC has been acting as an independent observer of the Inquiry since its official launch date on September 1st, ...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">OTTAWA - Out of respect for the families and communities of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) has resisted relaying information on behalf of the Inquiry. NWAC has been acting as an independent observer of the Inquiry since its official launch date on September 1st, ...</div>

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Families of missing, murdered women feel left out from inquiry: advocates - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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Steve Lambert, THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - Families of missing and murdered women are still in the dark about how they can participate in the upcoming national inquiry, a coalition of Manitoba family members said Tuesday. The long-promised inquiry is scheduled to start formal hearings in May.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Steve Lambert, THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG - Families of missing and murdered women are still in the dark about how they can participate in the upcoming national inquiry, a coalition of Manitoba family members said Tuesday. The long-promised inquiry is scheduled to start formal hearings in May.</div>

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MMIW coalition says national inquiry keeping families in the dark - 0 views

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2017 March 2017

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The families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls say they are being left in the dark by the national inquiry into their loved ones' deaths and disappearances. Families should be engaged "first and foremost" by the inquiry, Hilda Anderson-Pyrz said at a news conference hosted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs on Tuesday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls say they are being left in the dark by the national inquiry into their loved ones' deaths and disappearances. Families should be engaged "first and foremost" by the inquiry, Hilda Anderson-Pyrz said at a news conference hosted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs on Tuesday.</div>

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