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MMIW takes over Val d'Or abuse investigation - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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Quebec will not be launching its own investigation into allegations of violence against Indigenous women in Val-d'Or. Instead, the Couillard government announced today it will put that work in the hands of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Quebec will not be launching its own investigation into allegations of violence against Indigenous women in Val-d'Or. Instead, the Couillard government announced today it will put that work in the hands of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.</div>

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B.C. AFN Chief says federal government has closed the door on them, shut them out of MM... - 0 views

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The Assembly of First Nations says the draft terms of reference for the missing and murdered women's national inquiry, lack teeth. This week the CBC obtained the draft document for the upcoming national inquiry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Assembly of First Nations says the draft terms of reference for the missing and murdered women's national inquiry, lack teeth. This week the CBC obtained the draft document for the upcoming national inquiry.</div>

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No Manitoba commissioners selected to MMIW inquiry panel - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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Canada's inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls launched Wednesday morning, and for Manitoba NDP MLA Nahanni Fontaine, the kickoff came with an element of disbelief and brought on a wave of mixed feelings.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Canada's inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls launched Wednesday morning, and for Manitoba NDP MLA Nahanni Fontaine, the kickoff came with an element of disbelief and brought on a wave of mixed feelings.</div>

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Missing woman's sister worries remote First Nations won't be heard by MMIW inquiry - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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A Winnipeg-based activist whose sister disappeared eight years ago says while she thinks many good things will come from an inquiry into Canada's murdered and missing Indigenous women, she also worries voices from some First Nations communities won't be heard. Bernadette Smith's sister Claudette Osborne was 21 when she was reported missing in 2008.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A Winnipeg-based activist whose sister disappeared eight years ago says while she thinks many good things will come from an inquiry into Canada's murdered and missing Indigenous women, she also worries voices from some First Nations communities won't be heard. Bernadette Smith's sister Claudette Osborne was 21 when she was reported missing in 2008.</div>

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'It feels like Manitoba is stalling': Protesters say province dragging its heels on MMI... - 0 views

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About half a dozen tents were set up outside the Manitoba Legislative Building by protesters who say the province is keeping a national inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women from getting underway.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">About half a dozen tents were set up outside the Manitoba Legislative Building by protesters who say the province is keeping a national inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women from getting underway.</div>

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Justice for families requires MMIW inquiry investigate role of police: Neil Macdonald - 0 views

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2016 September 2016

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There is a legal term called "stipulating." It means all parties in a case agree on the truth of certain things, and agree not to niggle where those truths are concerned, and get on with the case at hand. So.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There is a legal term called "stipulating." It means all parties in a case agree on the truth of certain things, and agree not to niggle where those truths are concerned, and get on with the case at hand. So.</div>

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Inquiry into missing, murdered Indigenous women to focus on recommending 'concrete acti... - 0 views

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The upcoming national inquiry into Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women will focus on violence prevention, according to a draft document obtained by CBC News. A draft of the terms of reference says commissioners will be given the broad mandate to identify systemic causes of violence and recommend "concrete action" to help end violence against Indigenous women and girls.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The upcoming national inquiry into Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women will focus on violence prevention, according to a draft document obtained by CBC News. A draft of the terms of reference says commissioners will be given the broad mandate to identify systemic causes of violence and recommend "concrete action" to help end violence against Indigenous women and girls.</div>

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Spirits of missing, murdered Indigenous women 'close in our hearts,' says First Nations... - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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Families packed the great hall of the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa on Wednesday - some holding signs with names and dates, others donning emblazoned T-shirts with photos of their loved ones - to watch as the federal government announced the terms for an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Families packed the great hall of the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa on Wednesday - some holding signs with names and dates, others donning emblazoned T-shirts with photos of their loved ones - to watch as the federal government announced the terms for an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.</div>

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'It got really bad' : cross-cultural trainer accuses Thunder Bay police of verbal assau... - 0 views

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2016 September 2016

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Police officers in Thunder Bay, Ont., are being accused of verbally assaulting a facilitator who was delivering cross-cultural training on Indigenous issues, but a city official says it was all a misunderstanding. "It just got really bad," said the facilitator, whom CBC News has agreed not to name because she fears that speaking out could have implications for her employment.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Police officers in Thunder Bay, Ont., are being accused of verbally assaulting a facilitator who was delivering cross-cultural training on Indigenous issues, but a city official says it was all a misunderstanding. "It just got really bad," said the facilitator, whom CBC News has agreed not to name because she fears that speaking out could have implications for her employment.</div>

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Inuit women's groups ask for apology after senator accuses them of racism - 0 views

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2016 September 2016

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Two women's groups in Nunavut are calling for an apology from the territory's senator, after he suggested they may have racist motivations in their reaction to the selection of commissioners for the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Two women's groups in Nunavut are calling for an apology from the territory's senator, after he suggested they may have racist motivations in their reaction to the selection of commissioners for the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.</div>

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'There's an issue with racism': Police treatment of Aboriginal people under scrutiny - 0 views

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2016 September 2016

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The question of racial bias in Canadian policing is under even more scrutiny after news broke this week that the Thunder Bay, Ont., police force faces a conduct investigation into how it handles the deaths of Indigenous people.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The question of racial bias in Canadian policing is under even more scrutiny after news broke this week that the Thunder Bay, Ont., police force faces a conduct investigation into how it handles the deaths of Indigenous people.</div>

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Aboriginal youth seek shoes for Calgary MMIW art project - 0 views

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2016 October 2016

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Two Calgary teens are seeking shoes for an art project they hope will bring more awareness to Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. "The count right now is 1,200 approximately," Kaiya La Couvee told the on Friday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Two Calgary teens are seeking shoes for an art project they hope will bring more awareness to Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. "The count right now is 1,200 approximately," Kaiya La Couvee told the on Friday.</div>

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RCMP pitched parallel process for national MMIW inquiry - 0 views

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2016 September 2016

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The Mounties came up with a review process to run alongside the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women, according to a newly released document from the Justice Department.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Mounties came up with a review process to run alongside the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women, according to a newly released document from the Justice Department.</div>

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Help shape government approach here and abroad - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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The launch of the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) on Aug. 3 was a historic event in Canada. It is the beginning of a very important process toward reconciliation and helping end the high rate of violence faced by Indigenous women and girls.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The launch of the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) on Aug. 3 was a historic event in Canada. It is the beginning of a very important process toward reconciliation and helping end the high rate of violence faced by Indigenous women and girls.</div>

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Stop 'dragging feet' on missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry, chiefs urge - 0 views

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First Nations chiefs expressed growing frustration with a delay in the federal government's launch of a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women, calling on both the provinces and Ottawa to stop dragging their feet, during a third and final day of an annual general assembly meeting in Niagara Falls, Ont.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">First Nations chiefs expressed growing frustration with a delay in the federal government's launch of a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women, calling on both the provinces and Ottawa to stop dragging their feet, during a third and final day of an annual general assembly meeting in Niagara Falls, Ont.</div>

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Families key in inquiry into the missing - 0 views

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2015 November 2015

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The time has come for the voices of families of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) to be heard and their loved ones honoured. At the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, we agree with Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett's decision to move forward.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The time has come for the voices of families of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) to be heard and their loved ones honoured. At the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, we agree with Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett's decision to move forward.</div>

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Government ignored list of Inuk candidates in favour of its own for national inquiry - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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APTN National News The federal government ignored a list of Inuk candidates to sit as commissioner for the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls from at least two national Aboriginal organizations opting instead to appoint its own choice. That's according to a source within Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) who spoke on condition of anonymity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">APTN National News The federal government ignored a list of Inuk candidates to sit as commissioner for the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls from at least two national Aboriginal organizations opting instead to appoint its own choice. That's according to a source within Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) who spoke on condition of anonymity.</div>

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AMC Respond to Announcement on the National Inquiry into MMIW - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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WINNIPEG - TERRITORY ONE - Acting Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), Chief Cathy Merrick of Pimicikimak Cree Nation, is pleased with that a national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) has finally been established. She is also encouraged by the Terms of Reference, which marks the beginning of ...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WINNIPEG - TERRITORY ONE - Acting Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), Chief Cathy Merrick of Pimicikimak Cree Nation, is pleased with that a national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) has finally been established. She is also encouraged by the Terms of Reference, which marks the beginning of ...</div>

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Qajaq Robinson no substitute for Inuk on inquiry commission, says Inuit women's group - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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The national Inuit women's group says it is not satisfied to have Qajaq Robinson represent Inuit as one of the five commissioners overseeing the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, named the members of the commission on Wednesday in Ottawa and released the framework for the inquiry which will begin Sept.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The national Inuit women's group says it is not satisfied to have Qajaq Robinson represent Inuit as one of the five commissioners overseeing the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, named the members of the commission on Wednesday in Ottawa and released the framework for the inquiry which will begin Sept.</div>

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Nunavut women's group asks Ottawa to reconsider MMIWG inquiry commissioner - 0 views

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August 2016 2016

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami has not publically weighed in on the issue, but its submission to the inquiry reflects the importance of having an Inuk commissioner, as emphasized by Inuit participants in the pre-inquiry consultations who asked for "someone with the knowledge and qualities of a true Elder: respectable, kind, compassionate, trustworthy and welcoming."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami has not publically weighed in on the issue, but its submission to the inquiry reflects the importance of having an Inuk commissioner, as emphasized by Inuit participants in the pre-inquiry consultations who asked for "someone with the knowledge and qualities of a true Elder: respectable, kind, compassionate, trustworthy and welcoming."</div>

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