Contents contributed and discussions participated by kairoscanada - Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls

5 things an inquiry on missing and murdered indigenous women should consider - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...red-indigenous-women-1.3390803

2016 January 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

The sister of an Ontario First Nations woman who was killed in 1994 says the Liberals are "rushing" families into consultations on a national public inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women. Sonya Cywink from Whitefish River First Nation was slain just outside of London, Ont. Her killer has never been found.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The sister of an Ontario First Nations woman who was killed in 1994 says the Liberals are "rushing" families into consultations on a national public inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women. Sonya Cywink from Whitefish River First Nation was slain just outside of London, Ont. Her killer has never been found.</div>

...

Cancel

Justin Trudeau's MMIW inquiry should be family-driven, organizers say - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...uld-be-family-driven-1.3297861

2015 October 2015

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Loved ones of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls are calling on prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau to put families at the forefront of a national inquiry into the issue. "We heard him say after the election, that he is going to speak with stakeholders, but there was no mention of families in there," said Bernadette Smith.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Loved ones of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls are calling on prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau to put families at the forefront of a national inquiry into the issue. "We heard him say after the election, that he is going to speak with stakeholders, but there was no mention of families in there," said Bernadette Smith.</div>

...

Cancel

Carolyn Bennett says Inuit need unique approach to MMIW inquiry - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...won-t-work-for-inuit-1.3426222

2016 January 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett was in Iqaluit Friday, meeting with families of missing and murdered indigenous women to enlist their input on the upcoming inquiry. "A lot of people felt they've been handling this on their own for a long time and now they're no longer alone," Bennett told reporters.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett was in Iqaluit Friday, meeting with families of missing and murdered indigenous women to enlist their input on the upcoming inquiry. "A lot of people felt they've been handling this on their own for a long time and now they're no longer alone," Bennett told reporters.</div>

...

Cancel

Inuit community holds pre-inquiry meeting on MMIW in Winnipeg - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...issing-murdered-mmiw-1.3514749

2016 March 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Members of the Inuit community gathered in Winnipeg on Thursday to discuss what they would like to see addressed in the upcoming national inquiry on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. The Manitoba Urban Inuit Pre-inquiry, held at the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, offered Inuit families a chance to share their stories about missing and murdered loved ones from their home communities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Members of the Inuit community gathered in Winnipeg on Thursday to discuss what they would like to see addressed in the upcoming national inquiry on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. The Manitoba Urban Inuit Pre-inquiry, held at the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, offered Inuit families a chance to share their stories about missing and murdered loved ones from their home communities.</div>

...

Cancel

Carolyn Bennett begins family consultations for MMIW inquiry - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...ith-families-of-mmiw-1.3323527

2015 November 2015

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett has started inquiry consultations with families of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. "The more I listen to families, the more I understand they have many instincts and much knowledge about the way we go forward in order to get this right," Bennett said from a First Nations education conference in Thunder Bay yesterday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett has started inquiry consultations with families of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. "The more I listen to families, the more I understand they have many instincts and much knowledge about the way we go forward in order to get this right," Bennett said from a First Nations education conference in Thunder Bay yesterday.</div>

...

Cancel

'Don't wait for the recommendations' on MMIW, national chief tells police - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...egarde-police-chiefs-1.3610510

2016 June 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Police services must take action on missing and murdered Indigenous women before the conclusion of a federal inquiry, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations told police chiefs Tuesday. "Don't wait for the recommendations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Police services must take action on missing and murdered Indigenous women before the conclusion of a federal inquiry, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations told police chiefs Tuesday. "Don't wait for the recommendations.</div>

...

Cancel

Inquiry gives hope to family of missing Yellowknife woman - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...y-northern-nwt-meyer-1.3707350

August 2016 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

A mother in Yellowknife hopes Canada's inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women will help her find closure. Kathy Meyer's daughter Angela vanished from their home in Yellowknife nearly six years ago. She says the pain is still raw, and she still looks for Angela on the city's streets.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A mother in Yellowknife hopes Canada's inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women will help her find closure. Kathy Meyer's daughter Angela vanished from their home in Yellowknife nearly six years ago. She says the pain is still raw, and she still looks for Angela on the city's streets.</div>

...

Cancel

Examine police behaviour in MMIW inquiry, advocates say - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...genous-women-inquiry-1.3564695

2016 May 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Indigenous women tend to be "underprotected and overpoliced," making it vital that the behaviour of police be examined in the upcoming inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women, advocates said Monday. Indigenous women are grossly overrepresented in the prison system and commonly suffer from poverty and abuse, said Kim Pate, executive director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Indigenous women tend to be "underprotected and overpoliced," making it vital that the behaviour of police be examined in the upcoming inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women, advocates said Monday. Indigenous women are grossly overrepresented in the prison system and commonly suffer from poverty and abuse, said Kim Pate, executive director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies.</div>

...

Cancel

5 questions with Carolyn Bennett, minister of Indigenous affairs - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...f-indigenous-affairs-1.3613711

2016 June 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

She has been called the minister of reconciliation. Carolyn Bennett is the MP for Toronto-St. Paul's and minister of Indigenous and northern affairs. Before becoming responsible for what is considered one of the most challenging federal portfolios she was the Liberal critic.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">She has been called the minister of reconciliation. Carolyn Bennett is the MP for Toronto-St. Paul's and minister of Indigenous and northern affairs. Before becoming responsible for what is considered one of the most challenging federal portfolios she was the Liberal critic.</div>

...

Cancel

Nunavut Premier appoints two ministers to help with national MMIW inquiry - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...wo-ministers-to-file-1.3463904

2016 February 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna has appointed two ministers to support a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women in an effort to show his government's commitment to the issue. Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Monica Ell-Kanayuk and Justice Minister Paul Okalik will take charge of the file, Taptuna said.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna has appointed two ministers to support a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women in an effort to show his government's commitment to the issue. Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Monica Ell-Kanayuk and Justice Minister Paul Okalik will take charge of the file, Taptuna said.</div>

...

Cancel

Sylvia Lyall Ritchie's children take part in Nunavut's MMIW pre-inquiry - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...-pre-inquiry-iqaluit-1.3425128

2016 January 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

'We were affected by this tragedy 11 years ago and it's still hard 'til this day to just think back,' said Danielle Cormier, one of four siblings whose mother was murdered by her common law spouse in Iqaluit in 2004.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">'We were affected by this tragedy 11 years ago and it's still hard 'til this day to just think back,' said Danielle Cormier, one of four siblings whose mother was murdered by her common law spouse in Iqaluit in 2004.</div>

...

Cancel

Details of missing, murdered Indigenous women inquiry 'very close,' Hajdu says - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...nquiry-details-hajdu-1.3573412

2016 May 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Canadians will find out who will oversee a national public inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and how it will be structured before Parliament breaks for summer, a Liberal cabinet minister says. The government organized 18 pre-inquiry meetings in communities across the country with family members of missing and murdered women and other stakeholders.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Canadians will find out who will oversee a national public inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and how it will be structured before Parliament breaks for summer, a Liberal cabinet minister says. The government organized 18 pre-inquiry meetings in communities across the country with family members of missing and murdered women and other stakeholders.</div>

...

Cancel

Federal ministers in Saskatoon for pre-inquiry on missing and murdered indigenous women... - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...oon-pre-inquiry-mmiw-1.3443134

2016 February 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

It was an emotional and difficult morning for two federal ministers as they gathered with family members of missing and murdered indigenous women in Saskatoon on Wednesday. Federal Indigenous Affairs minister Carolyn Bennett and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould joined 120 people for the closed-door session at the Radisson Hotel for the pre-inquiry discussions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It was an emotional and difficult morning for two federal ministers as they gathered with family members of missing and murdered indigenous women in Saskatoon on Wednesday. Federal Indigenous Affairs minister Carolyn Bennett and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould joined 120 people for the closed-door session at the Radisson Hotel for the pre-inquiry discussions.</div>

...

Cancel

'Make or break moment:' Inuit demand full inclusion in MMIW inquiry - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...clusion-mmiw-inquiry-1.3565238

2016 May 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Two national Inuit organizations have issued reports calling on the federal government to ensure the upcoming inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls fully includes Inuit. Both Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada have been meeting with affected Inuit families across Canada in advance of the inquiry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Two national Inuit organizations have issued reports calling on the federal government to ensure the upcoming inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls fully includes Inuit. Both Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada have been meeting with affected Inuit families across Canada in advance of the inquiry.</div>

...

Cancel

First Nations Albertans hope 'dismissive attitude' of police investigated in MMIW inquiry - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...genous-women-alberta-1.3704500

August 2016 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Members of Alberta's aboriginal community are hoping that police conduct will be investigated and reviewed as part of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Details of the long-awaited inquiry are expected to be released on Wednesday and according to a draft of the terms of reference obtained by CBC News, it would largely focus on violence prevention.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Members of Alberta's aboriginal community are hoping that police conduct will be investigated and reviewed as part of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Details of the long-awaited inquiry are expected to be released on Wednesday and according to a draft of the terms of reference obtained by CBC News, it would largely focus on violence prevention.</div>

...

Cancel

Domestic abuse must be included in MMIW inquiry, says activist Joan Jack - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...-spectrum-aboriginal-1.3451977

2016 February 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

An Ojibway activist is calling on the federal government to include domestic abuse in a forthcoming inquiry exploring the issue of missing and murdered aboriginal women. Joan Jack, a retired lawyer who ran to lead the Assembly of First Nations in 2012, says the inquiry should include the entire spectrum of vulnerabilities faced by aboriginal women both on- and off-reserve.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An Ojibway activist is calling on the federal government to include domestic abuse in a forthcoming inquiry exploring the issue of missing and murdered aboriginal women. Joan Jack, a retired lawyer who ran to lead the Assembly of First Nations in 2012, says the inquiry should include the entire spectrum of vulnerabilities faced by aboriginal women both on- and off-reserve.</div>

...

Cancel

Winnipeg 'Ground Zero' in terms of MMIW awareness across Canada, Carolyn Bennett says - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...ings-carolyn-bennett-1.3438548

2016 February 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Manitoba families of murdered and missing indigenous women let their voices be heard loud and clear on Monday, ahead of a national MMIW inquiry. "When you hear from a mother that she has three girls that she has raised to believe they have a target on their backs, it is extraordinarily emotional for everyone in the room," said Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, who met with reporters after the private meetings.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Manitoba families of murdered and missing indigenous women let their voices be heard loud and clear on Monday, ahead of a national MMIW inquiry. "When you hear from a mother that she has three girls that she has raised to believe they have a target on their backs, it is extraordinarily emotional for everyone in the room," said Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, who met with reporters after the private meetings.</div>

...

Cancel

'We are forgotten': Group decries lack of Inuit among MMIW commissioners - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...t-commissioners-list-1.3693145

2016 July 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

The national Inuit women's organization is disappointed with the proposed list of commissioners for the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls because it does not include an Inuk. "Once again a non-Inuk will be speaking for us," said Rebecca Kudloo, president of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The national Inuit women's organization is disappointed with the proposed list of commissioners for the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls because it does not include an Inuk. "Once again a non-Inuk will be speaking for us," said Rebecca Kudloo, president of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada.</div>

...

Cancel

Missing and murdered indigenous women's families hoping for justice - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...cess-of-mmiw-inquiry-1.3434243

2016 February 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Ever since her sister was killed in 1983, Marilyn Buffalo has been fighting for a national investigation into missing and murdered indigenous women. Now the inquiry is going ahead, she wants to make sure it's done right. "It's been a long road and a lot of prayers," said Buffalo.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ever since her sister was killed in 1983, Marilyn Buffalo has been fighting for a national investigation into missing and murdered indigenous women. Now the inquiry is going ahead, she wants to make sure it's done right. "It's been a long road and a lot of prayers," said Buffalo.</div>

...

Cancel

Premiers broadly support leaked terms for MMIW inquiry, but not quite ready to sign on - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...s-react-mmiw-inquiry-1.3688020

2016 July 2016

shared by kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16 - No Cached

kairoscanada on 05 Oct 16

Canada's premiers are reacting cautiously, but supportively, to the federal government's proposed terms of reference for a federal inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Canada's premiers are reacting cautiously, but supportively, to the federal government's proposed terms of reference for a federal inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women.</div>

...

Cancel