Missing &amp; Murdered Indigenous Women &amp; Girls

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

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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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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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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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Launch of inquiry into missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls coming next week - 1 views

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JULY 2016 Details of a long-awaited national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are expected to be released Wednesday, sources tell CBC News. Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said last week that an announcement was "very close." Sources who spoke to CBC News on condition of anonymity said they have been told the announcement will come Aug.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">JULY 2016 Details of a long-awaited national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are expected to be released Wednesday, sources tell CBC News. Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said last week that an announcement was "very close." Sources who spoke to CBC News on condition of anonymity said they have been told the announcement will come Aug.</div>

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

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

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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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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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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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