Indigenous Girls

• Motion urging MMIWG alert system gets House of Commons backing

  The non-binding motion introduced by NDP MP Leah Gazan also declared the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls a Canada-wide emergency.

  Canada

  May 2, 2023
  
• Alberta civilian police watchdog to lead probe into historical Prince George RCMP allegations

  B.C. has announced the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will lead the probe into the near two-decade old allegations involving RCMP officers and Indigenous girls.

  Crime

  Mar 8, 2023
  
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• Outside investigators to probe historical misconduct allegations at Prince George RCMP

  Outside investigators will be tasked with looking into historical allegations of misconduct involving Prince George RCMP officers and Indigenous girls.

  Crime

  Feb 23, 2023
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• Canada announces funding for Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQI+ people to participate in sports

  Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people will have the opportunity to participate in sporting activities as the federal government recently announced funding for programming.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
• Resource companies must be held accountable to keep Indigenous women safe, MPs say

  The committee also recommends requiring companies to track reports of harassment and violence and ensuring natural resource development projects undergo a gender-based analysis.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
• Okanagan Nation Alliance to host annual gathering for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

  The virtual gathering will take place Jan. 11 to 14, and will feature several speakers, including the first female First Nations judge in B.C.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2021
• Metis girls in B.C. gov’t care face sexual violence more than other injuries: report

  The report says Metis children and youth who experienced critical injuries were rarely placed with Metis families and were not being connected with their culture.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
• Lawsuits allege years of sexual, physical abuse against Indigenous girls in B.C. foster homes

  WARNING: This story contains details of sexual and physical abuse that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised.

  Crime

  Jan 31, 2020
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• Non-profit Calgary group for Indigenous girls at risk of shutting down

  It is a lifeline for vulnerable Indigenous youth, but for the first time in its 22-year history, the non-profit group Stardale is experiencing a lack of funding that could force it to close.

  Features

  Dec 19, 2018