Montreal march held to remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous women on Valentine’s Day
A march was being held Wednesday evening to draw attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans and two-spirited people across Canada. Activists gathered at Cabot Square in downtown Montreal to participate in the annual march to Place du Canada. Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis reports.
Canada
Feb 14
Large crowds take part in missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls march
To the beat of drums and song, more than a thousand people took to the streets in downtown Vancouver Wednesday to remember, honour and mourn missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The annual Women’s Memorial March began at the corner of Main Street and East Hastings Street and stopped at locations where Indigenous women...
Canada
Feb 14
Red Dress Day commemorated in Saskatchewan: ‘Gives meaning to resilience’
WATCH: May 5th marks a national day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Gates Guarin brings us today’s story.
Global News at 6 Saskatoon
May 5
Red dress day in Calgary
Hundreds of red dresses hung from trees along memorial drive honouring and remembering the missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two spirited people.
May 5
‘Forgotten Voices’ Part 1: A vicious cycle
Mar 9: Sarolta Saskiw takes a look at how serious the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women really is in Alberta. We meet a young aboriginal woman who is tired of being a victim and is on a mission to end the vicious cycle of women disappearing or being killed in her community.
Global News at 11 Lethbridge
Dec 31, 1969
Frustrations over lack of landfill search timeline
Ahead of Red Dress Day on Sunday, a time meant to raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, frustration is boiling over with the lack of a timeline surrounding a landfill search for human remains. Global’s Daisy Woelk reports.
May 2
Red Dress Day march held in Fredericton
Communities around Canada held gatherings in honour of Red Dress Day on Sunday – a day to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people across the country. As Anna Mandin reports, the day hits particularly close to home for many in Fredericton.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
May 5
Global News at 6 Maritimes: May 5
An event held in Halifax on Sunday saw mothers and caregivers join forces to advocate for better child care and midwifery support in Nova Scotia. And in Fredericton, more than 100 people marched in honour of Red Dress Day – raising awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women across the country.
May 5
Global News at 6 Maritimes: May 5
An event held in Halifax on Sunday saw mothers and caregivers join forces to advocate for better child care and midwifery support in Nova Scotia. And in Fredericton, more than 100 people marched in honour of Red Dress Day – raising awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women across the country.
May 5
Ceremonies mark Red Dress Day
Ceremonies across the country marking Red Dress Day to raise awareness for the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. An event will mark the day in east Vancouver Sunday evening and as Grace Ke reports, despite pressure year after year, problems remain.
Global BC
May 5
Study for Red Dress Alert starting at committee in Ottawa
Work is moving forward on the Red Dress Alert — an Amber Alert-like system for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Mar 19
Canada marks National Day of Awareness for MMIWG
Dozens of people gathered in Winnipeg on Sunday to mark Red Dress Day. That’s the annual day to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women. Melissa Ridgen reports.
Canada
May 5
Sask. father speaks to students about MMIWG
WATCH: The father of Megan Gallagher — an Indigenous woman who was missing and murdered — is speaking up about his long journey to seek justice for his daughter. Mackenzie Mazankowski has the story.
Global News at 5 Saskatoon
Mar 1
33rd annual Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
The 3rd annual Women’s Memorial march takes place Wednesday in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The event pays tribute to Indigenous women and girls who have been murdered or gone missing. It also shows support for their families and loved ones.
Global News at Noon BC
Feb 14
Friends mourn Calgary woman who starred in film about missing and murdered Indigenous women
A vigil was held on Saturday to remember the life of an 18-year-old Calgary woman who died from an apparent drug poisoning. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, she wrote and starred in an award winning film about missing and murdered Indigenous women. A vigil was held on Saturday to remember the life of an...
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Dec 18, 2023
Specialty license plates for sale in support of MMIWG2S in Manitoba
Manitobans can now purchase specialty license plates in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Dec 8, 2023
Sisters in Spirit Walk honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Regina
In an act of community healing, students, teachers, family members of victims, and more walked the streets of Regina to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and two spirited individuals (MMIWG2S).
Global News at 5 Regina
Oct 4, 2023
Lethbridge marks 17th annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil and Memorial Walk
Across the country Wednesday night, people gathered for Sisters in Spirit Day: a commemorative evening to remember the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Sarah Jones has more on the Lethbridge event.
Oct 5, 2023
National Day of Action for MMIWG
October 4th marks the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, girls and two-spirit people. And this year, it comes the day after a political shift in our province. Iris Dyck reports.
Oct 4, 2023
Ceremony marks Sisters in Spirit Day in Nova Scotia
Today marks Sisters in Spirit Day – a national day of action dedicated to addressing the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people. In honour of the day, Global News’ Megan King was granted the opportunity to showcase a deeply personal and moving Mi’kmaw ceremony that honours the memory of lost...
Global News at 6 Halifax
Oct 4, 2023