Violence Against Indigenous Women
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COVID-19: B.C. report details disturbing ‘shadow pandemic’ of intimate partner violenceEighty-five per cent of survey respondents reported an onset of intimate partner violence during the pandemic, and 77 per cent reported an increase in that violence.CrimeJul 13, 2022
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Violence against Indigenous women and girls gets little airtime in final federal election debateReconciliation with Indigenous peoples was one of five themes debated in the only official English language debate of the federal election campaign.PoliticsSep 9, 2021
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Calgary honours missing and murdered Indigenous peopleMay 5, 2021 is a day to honour missing and murdered Indigenous people. Red ribbons and dresses were on display in Calgary to remind people to never forget them.FeaturesMay 5, 2021
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Lipstick to learning: How Indigenous women are using businesses to end violenceJenn Harper is one of a rising number of Indigenous women in Canada setting up businesses that aim to have a positive social impact.FeaturesJan 17, 2020
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Stakes high for Indigenous women still waiting for action after MMIWG inquiryIndigenous women are at greater risk of violence, despite decades of reports aimed at addressing the structural forces underpinning that violence.CanadaDec 9, 2019
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At least 78 women in Canada killed by violence this year — in just 6 monthsThe cases of 78 women were recorded in one mid-year report that suggested the actual number of deaths is likely higher.CanadaJul 11, 2018
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Ontario government expands strategy to end violence against indigenous womenIn the year since Ontario launched its $100-million long-term strategy to end violence against indigenous women, community supports and programming for indigenous men have been expanded.CanadaMar 1, 2017
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Ministers develop plan to address violenceJustice and safety ministers from across the country have signed off on an approach to reduce violence against indigenous girls and women.CanadaJan 21, 2016
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