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Has Trudeau kept promise on missing and murdered indigenous women inquiry? - 0 views

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February 2016 2016

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Of all the campaign promises made by Justin Trudeau during last year's federal election, the pledge to hold a national inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women was to be the basis for a renewed relationship between the federal government and Canada's First Nations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Of all the campaign promises made by Justin Trudeau during last year's federal election, the pledge to hold a national inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women was to be the basis for a renewed relationship between the federal government and Canada's First Nations.</div>

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Manitoba chiefs cry foul over province's stall to sign on with MMIW inquiry - 0 views

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2016 June 2016

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A group of Manitoba chiefs is accusing the Manitoba government of playing politics instead of signing on to the federal government's inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women. Kevin Hart, the Assembly of First Nations' regional chief for Manitoba, said recent comments made by provincial Justice Minister Heather Stefanson are of "deep concern."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A group of Manitoba chiefs is accusing the Manitoba government of playing politics instead of signing on to the federal government's inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women. Kevin Hart, the Assembly of First Nations' regional chief for Manitoba, said recent comments made by provincial Justice Minister Heather Stefanson are of "deep concern."</div>

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Manitoba all in for inquiry into murdered, missing Indigenous women and girls - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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The province says in a release that an order in council has been passed which gives the inquiry commissioners the authority to examine work and analysis on the issue already completed in Manitoba. Included in the material are inquest reports, child welfare reviews, a report on the vulnerability of marginalized Indigenous girls.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The province says in a release that an order in council has been passed which gives the inquiry commissioners the authority to examine work and analysis on the issue already completed in Manitoba. Included in the material are inquest reports, child welfare reviews, a report on the vulnerability of marginalized Indigenous girls.</div>

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Ministers to meet with families of missing, murdered indigenous women this week - 0 views

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2015 December 2015

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Ministers will meet with the families of missing and murdered indigenous women in Ottawa this week, as the federal government launches the first of two phases in the creation of a much-awaited national public inquiry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ministers will meet with the families of missing and murdered indigenous women in Ottawa this week, as the federal government launches the first of two phases in the creation of a much-awaited national public inquiry.</div>

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Canadians supportive but pessimistic about outcome of inquiry into missing and murdered... - 0 views

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2016 March 2016

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Canadians are widely in favour of the national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women, but almost half of those polled doubt that it will result in improved living conditions for indigenous women in Canada. These are the findings of a new poll by the Angus Reid Institute, conducted between Feb.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Canadians are widely in favour of the national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women, but almost half of those polled doubt that it will result in improved living conditions for indigenous women in Canada. These are the findings of a new poll by the Angus Reid Institute, conducted between Feb.</div>

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Pallister says no Manitoba commissioner on MMIW inquiry would be a 'missed opportunity' - 0 views

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2016 July 2016

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Premier Brian Pallister says a Manitoba commissioner on the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women would be an asset to the process and a missed opportunity. There has been criticism the province is holding up the process to get the inquiry started.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Premier Brian Pallister says a Manitoba commissioner on the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women would be an asset to the process and a missed opportunity. There has been criticism the province is holding up the process to get the inquiry started.</div>

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Feds pressed on child welfare funding ahead of MMIW inquiry announcement - 0 views

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2016 July 2016

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A leading advocate for the welfare of First Nations children and families says she'll have little faith in the upcoming inquiry on murdered and missing Indigenous women unless a funding gap is closed first.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A leading advocate for the welfare of First Nations children and families says she'll have little faith in the upcoming inquiry on murdered and missing Indigenous women unless a funding gap is closed first.</div>

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Native Women's Association of Canada releases list of recommendations for MMIW inquiry - 0 views

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2016 February 2016

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The federal government has wrapped up the cross-country pre-inquiry consultation with families and has announced the inquiry for missing and murdered indigenous women will be launched by this summer But there are still many questions about how the government will conduct the inquiry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The federal government has wrapped up the cross-country pre-inquiry consultation with families and has announced the inquiry for missing and murdered indigenous women will be launched by this summer But there are still many questions about how the government will conduct the inquiry.</div>

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Indigenous families call police investigations inadequate as pre-inquiry talks wrap up - 0 views

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2016 February 2016

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The federal ministers charged with launching a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women say that the families of victims are deeply concerned about inadequate policing in their communities. "We heard about the lack of satisfaction with the justice system," Carolyn Bennett, the minister of indigenous affairs and northern development, told reporters Monday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The federal ministers charged with launching a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women say that the families of victims are deeply concerned about inadequate policing in their communities. "We heard about the lack of satisfaction with the justice system," Carolyn Bennett, the minister of indigenous affairs and northern development, told reporters Monday.</div>

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MMIW inquiry needs to look at child welfare, says B.C. child and youth representative - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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Enough high-level studies - it's time for solutions. That's the message from B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, after the federal government announced the terms of reference for the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Enough high-level studies - it's time for solutions. That's the message from B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, after the federal government announced the terms of reference for the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women.</div>

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Missing, murdered women 'not an indigenous problem, this is a Canadian problem': Chris ... - 0 views

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2015 December 2015

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Not much in politics produces agreement anymore. The reaction to the national inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women was an exception. What had become a divisive issue under the previous Conservative government is now one of unanimity on Parliament Hill. Both opposition party leaders expressed support.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Not much in politics produces agreement anymore. The reaction to the national inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women was an exception. What had become a divisive issue under the previous Conservative government is now one of unanimity on Parliament Hill. Both opposition party leaders expressed support.</div>

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Provinces studying terms of reference for inquiry on missing, murdered Indigenous women - 0 views

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2016 June 2016

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the one who promised a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women, but the provinces still need to sign off on the details.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the one who promised a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women, but the provinces still need to sign off on the details.</div>

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'I've been patient': Mother hopes MMIW inquiry leads to review of missing daughter's case - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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Rhonda Running Bird was 25 years old when she disappeared during a hunting trip with her common-law husband south of Rocky Mountain House, Alta. Despite extensive searches, she was never found. Her family wants the missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry to review how police handled the case.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Rhonda Running Bird was 25 years old when she disappeared during a hunting trip with her common-law husband south of Rocky Mountain House, Alta. Despite extensive searches, she was never found. Her family wants the missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry to review how police handled the case.</div>

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MMIW: New unsolved cases added to CBC's database - 0 views

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2016 July 2016

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After launching an investigation last year, CBC News continues to follow up on unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls from across the country. As of today, CBC has added 55 cases to our database, 285 individual cases in total.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After launching an investigation last year, CBC News continues to follow up on unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls from across the country. As of today, CBC has added 55 cases to our database, 285 individual cases in total.</div>

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Conference on Saskatchewan's role in MMIW inquiry starts in Regina - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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Saskatchewan residents who want a say in the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women connected in Regina today. A symposium is being held at the Travelodge Hotel on Albert Street on Thursday and Friday to discuss what role Saskatchewan will play in the inquiry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Saskatchewan residents who want a say in the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women connected in Regina today. A symposium is being held at the Travelodge Hotel on Albert Street on Thursday and Friday to discuss what role Saskatchewan will play in the inquiry.</div>

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With no date set for MMIW inquiry, Manitoba mother regrets voting Liberal - 0 views

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2016 July 2016

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A Manitoba mother is questioning her decision to vote for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as one year of power for the Liberals approaches and still, there is no date set for an inquiry into Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A Manitoba mother is questioning her decision to vote for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as one year of power for the Liberals approaches and still, there is no date set for an inquiry into Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women.</div>

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'Vast country' makes MMIW inquiry timeline a challenge, says former head of Pickton inq... - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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The commissioner of a B.C. inquiry into missing women says he's worried that the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women set to get underway later this week will suffer from a lack of time. "It's a vast country," said Wally Oppal.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The commissioner of a B.C. inquiry into missing women says he's worried that the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women set to get underway later this week will suffer from a lack of time. "It's a vast country," said Wally Oppal.</div>

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'I think of her often': Missing woman's parents worry MMIW inquiry may be too late - 0 views

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2016 September 2016

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As the federal inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women begins its work, the parents of a woman who disappeared from Val-d'Or, Que., are watching closely - but fear it may be too late for their own daughter.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As the federal inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women begins its work, the parents of a woman who disappeared from Val-d'Or, Que., are watching closely - but fear it may be too late for their own daughter.</div>

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Ottawa reassures provinces on costs of murdered and missing Indigenous women inquiry - 0 views

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2016 July 2016

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The federal government is reassuring the provinces that when it comes to a national inquiry on murdered and missing indigenous women, they won't have to foot the bill.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The federal government is reassuring the provinces that when it comes to a national inquiry on murdered and missing indigenous women, they won't have to foot the bill.</div>

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Federal government releases summary of meetings leading up to MMIW inquiry - 0 views

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2016 May 2016

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The federal government has released a summary of what it heard from victim's families and advocates during the consultation phase ahead of an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women. Among the findings released today were calls for the inquiry to be headed by an Indigenous woman and supported by a panel of commissioners, the majority of whom should be Indigenous women.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The federal government has released a summary of what it heard from victim's families and advocates during the consultation phase ahead of an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women. Among the findings released today were calls for the inquiry to be headed by an Indigenous woman and supported by a panel of commissioners, the majority of whom should be Indigenous women.</div>

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