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B.C. man walking 370 km for missing and murdered Indigenous peopleClarence Abraham is walking 370 km from Tacla Lake to Burns Lake to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and men. His niece, Samantha West, explains what motivated his journey and what it means to local Indigenous communities.CanadaJun 21
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‘Forgotten Voices’ Part 1: A vicious cycleMar 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 LethbridgeDec 31, 1969
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Jeremy Skibicki guilty of ‘mercilessly graphic’ murder, judge findsA major development in the case of a confessed Canadian serial killer. Jeremy Skibicki has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of four Indigenous women. Justice Glenn Joyal says the murders were planned and deliberate and the facts of the case were “mercilessly graphic.” Skibicki’s racially-motivated killing spree has had a profound...Global NationalJul 11
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‘We need action’: AFN chief slams Ottawa’s lack of progress to address MMIWGFive years after the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) was delivered, which listed more than 200 calls to action to help combat the epidemic, the federal government is under fire for its inaction. Mackenzie Gray reports on Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse...Global NationalJun 3
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Global National: June 3Eighty years after the invasion of Normandy and the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany, the far-right is resurfacing with alarming force. Dawna Friesen reports from Berlin on the rise of the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). She also speaks to members of Identitäre Bewegung (Generation Identity), a far-right group that Germany’s domestic security agency...Global NationalJun 3
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First Nation chiefs confront Poilievre on his priorities regarding Indigenous issuesFollowing a speech from Pierre Poilievre at the annual Assembly of First Nations (AFN) on Tuesday, multiple First Nations chiefs called out the Conservative Party leader for not acknowledging certain issues in his speech, including residential school survivors or the issue of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. He was also advised to become...CanadaJul 11
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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 SaskatoonMay 5
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Red dress day in CalgaryHundreds 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
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Red Dress Day march held in FrederictonCommunities 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 BrunswickMay 5
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Ceremonies mark Red Dress DayCeremonies 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 BCMay 5
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: May 5An 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
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: May 5An 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
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Frustrations over lack of landfill search timelineAhead 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
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Boy, 14, charged with killing 2 in Toronto shootingPolice say a 14-year-old boy has been charged in relation to a mass shooting in Rexdale that left two men dead. The teenager was arrested later that night as part of a stolen vehicle investigation but has only now been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Catherine McDonald reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJun 24
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1st-degree murder charges laid in relation to missing Calgary womanIt’s a devastating turn of events for the family of a missing Calgary woman. As Adam MacVicar reports, first degree murder charges have been laid against two men in relation to the disappearance of Chelsea Davidenas.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryApr 3
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Canada marks National Day of Awareness for MMIWGDozens 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.CanadaMay 5
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Study for Red Dress Alert starting at committee in OttawaWork is moving forward on the Red Dress Alert — an Amber Alert-like system for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.Mar 19
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Ottawa mass murder: Accused appears briefly in courtFebrio De-Zoysa, the 19-year-old charged with six counts of first-degree murder after a mass killing in the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven, has appeared briefly in court and is being held in protective custody. Mackenzie Gray reports on what the Crown and defence agreed to; why it takes months for the trial to begin; and why...Global NationalMar 14
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: April 3Calgary police charge two men with first-degree murder in relation to a missing woman. A Calgary dog owner is facing 18 charges after a fatal dog attack last month in Auburn Bay. Thousands of Taiwanese immigrants call Calgary home and are coming together in the wake of a massive earthquake back home.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryApr 3
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Large crowds take part in missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls marchTo 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...CanadaFeb 14