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PSAC welcomes inquiry into MMIWG | Public Service Alliance of Canada - 0 views

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2016 January 2016

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    JANUARY 2016 The Public Service Alliance of Canada is pleased to see that the federal government is taking the issue of violence against Aboriginal women seriously by launching an inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Prominent organizations seek commitment that inquiry on MMIWG will be truly national an... - 1 views

www.leaf.ca/jointlettermmiwinquiry

January 2016 2016

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    JANUARY 2016 In an open letter released today, five national organizations that have been deeply involved in efforts to expose and address violence against Indigenous women and girls call on the federal government to ensure that the forthcoming national inquiry can: Focus on the extreme violence faced by Indigenous
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Harper resisting inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women - 1 views

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October 2015 2015

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    OCTOBER 2015 Conservative leader Stephen Harper isn't budging on his refusal to hold a federal inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women.
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MMIWG is a social systemic issue, says Weighill - 1 views

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2015 November 2015

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    NOVEMBER 2015 Saskatoon police Chief Clive Weighill says cases of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls cannot be solved by police alone. "This is a big social systemic issue. We have to stop treating this as a crime issue," Weighill said in an interview Monday. His comments come as Saskatoon's police board prepares to discuss the department's...
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Summit held on MMIWG - 1 views

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2016 January 2016

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    JANUARY 2016 A two-day summit in Winnipeg was held to discuss the next steps forward in tackling the critical issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Families of missing and murdered indigenous women, representatives from police agencies, the criminal justice system and victims services were among the 200 participants at the Justice Practitioners' Summit on Murdered and Missing...
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Not fair to expect government action on MMIWG: Conservative MP - 1 views

www.vancouverobserver.com/...digenous-women-conservative-mp

September 2015 2015

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    SEPTEMBER 2015 In a news release, NDP have condemned comments made Kootenay-Columbia Conservative MP David Wilks for suggesting it's "not fair" for Canadians to expect government action on missing and murdered Indigenous women.While responding to questions about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in an interview with The Free Press on Aug.
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Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women Archives | BWSS - 1 views

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    Coalition Honours Families and Advocates as Canada Launches National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C.- December 10, 2015) Earlier this week, the Canadian Government announced the launch of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, beginning with pre-inquiry consultation.
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MMIWG: What will happen after federal election? - 1 views

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October 2015 2015

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    OCTOBER 2015 Sitting on the front step of her home smoking a cigarette, Maxine Goforth takes time to reflect on her life. Although it has been two years, the emotions are still raw. Tears slide silently down her face as she recalled the day the police confirmed her worst fears that her 21-year-old daughter Kelly was dead.
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CUPE honours MMIWG and calls for action - 1 views

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2015 October 2015

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    ​OCTOBER 2015 CUPE stood in solidarity at vigils to honour the memories of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls, and to call for action to end the epidemic of violence. More than 100 events took place across the country on October 4.
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Statement of Support for a National Inquiry Concerning MMIWG - 1 views

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2014 January 2014

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    JANUARY 2014 Statement The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) supports the calls for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women originating from the Assembly of First Nations, the Native Women's Association of Canada, other First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples associations, the families of the missing and murdered, and the Premiers of Canada's provincial and territorial governments.
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CASHRA Motion on MMIWG - 1 views

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2013 February 2013

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    FEBRUARY 2013 Human rights commissions call for nation-wide legislation and greater accountability to ensure rights of persons with disabilities are respected OTTAWA, December 15, 2015 The Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA) welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with all involved in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action.
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What's Missing from the Conversation On MMIWG - 0 views

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2015 September 2015

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    1982 Gina whispered, "Things are going to be okay now, they will take us away to a better home or maybe back to our parents!!" as we nodded our heads believing her. I was the youngest at age 10; then there was Patti, who was a year older; and Gina, who was the eldest and also our fearless leader, who tried so hard to keep us safe.
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First phase of inquiry into MMIWG unveiled - 0 views

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2015 December 2015

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    DECEMBER 2015 OTTAWA -- The federal Liberal government is kicking off what it calls the first phase of its inquiry into the tragic phenomenon of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says the government will consult the families of victims over the next two months to get their input into how the inquiry should be designed and what it needs to accomplish.
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U of S hosts week for MMIWG | The Sheaf - University of Saskatchewan - 0 views

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2015 November 2015

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    NOVEMBER 2015 In an aim to demonstrate its increasing solidarity and support, the University of Saskatchewan campus community is coming together to rewrite narratives and raise awareness surrounding missing and murdered Indigenous women. Members of the Indigenous Students' Council, USask Building Bridges and the U of S Students' Union Women's Centre invite the campus and larger community to participate in the week's events.
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Liberals Expected to Shed Light on Plan for MMIWG Inquiry - 0 views

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2015 December 2015

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    DECEMBER 2015 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be looking for a fresh start with Canada's indigenous people on Tuesday when he addresses a group of First Nations leaders. Trudeau will speak to hundreds of chiefs and other First Nations delegates who are meeting in Gatineau, Que., for an annual three-day gathering organized by the Assembly of First Nations.
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Missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada - 0 views

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February 2013 2013

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    FEBRUARY 2013 February 14 was the National Day of Action organized by No More Silence and the annual rally and march for missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. We've compiled a list of research and statistics about violence against Aboriginal women to highlight the issue's broad scope - there can be no denying of a need for action and greater accountability.
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Am I Next? MMIWG in Canada - 0 views

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2014 September 2014

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    SEPTEMBER 2014 It could just be the nature of the people in my social media networks, but every day I see at least 5-10 references about missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada. Sometimes many, many more. There are calls for inquiries, petitions to sign and sadly, too often, stories about yet another Aboriginal woman who went missing or has been found dead.
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