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

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

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

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

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

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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."
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You can't investigate MMIW without looking at police conduct - 1 views

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    JULY 2016 A draft of the terms of reference for the upcoming inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women reveals that a through review of police conduct isn't part of the agenda. This is a shame given that every pre-inquiry consultation the government did with 18 different Indigenous communities included a plea to review police conduct.
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Manitoba all in for inquiry into murdered, missing Indigenous women and girls - 0 views

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.
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