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Ceremony will commemorate release of MMIWG report citing issue as ‘genocide’Survivors and families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are preparing for what's anticipated to be a highly emotional ceremony in Gatineau, Que., on Monday to mark the release of a report that names the issue as nothing short of a "genocide."CanadaJun 2, 2019
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As MMIWG testimony wraps in St. John’s, commission to ‘make do’ with short extension for workThe inquiry is hearing its final testimony on Thursday in St. John's, N.L., with witnesses calling for authorities to include sexual exploitation survivors in policing and protection of victims of human trafficking.PoliticsOct 18, 2018
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MMIW inquiry formally requests two-year extensionThe request, submitted to the federal government on Tuesday, will be reviewed by Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett.CanadaMar 6, 2018
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‘This is a bigger problem’: Families share as MMIWG inquiry starts in SaskatoonThe national MMIWG inquiry makes a hearing stop in Saskatoon this week, with 80 families expected to share their stories.CanadaNov 21, 2017
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MMIW inquiry has ‘turned a page,’ will ask for extension no later than January: commissionerThe national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls has 'turned a page,' says its chief commissioner, and will be requesting an extension by Jan. 1, 2018 if it feels it is required.PoliticsNov 5, 2017
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Community hearings on National Inquiry into MMIWG in WinnipegStarting Monday community hearings on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will take place in Winnipeg and run all week.Oct 16, 2017
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MMIW inquiry moves forward despite calls from aboriginal groups to start overThe inquiry is expected to take two years and cost almost $54 million.WorldAug 24, 2017
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MMIW inquiry commissioner Marilyn Poitras resignsA University of Saskatchewan law professor who was serving as one of the commissioners for Canada's inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women has stepped down.CanadaJul 11, 2017
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MMIW inquiry head says process moving at ‘lightning speed’The head of an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women denies the process is drifting, saying in Vancouver that she believes it's moving at "lightning speed."CanadaJul 6, 2017
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MMIW inquiry ‘having trouble getting off the ground’: Saskatchewan commissionerAdvocates say the missing and murdered indigenous women inquiry process needs better communication, transparency and independence to achieve its goal.CanadaMay 19, 2017
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