Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls
Advocates say Manitoba manhunt demonstrates lack of resources dedicated to MMIWG
Helicopters and a specialized military aircraft scoured from the air while armed police took to the ground over northern Manitoba in a hunt for two suspects of murders in British Columbia. Continue reading
Saskatoon city council moves to implement MMIWG calls for justice
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
The adoption of council’s motion means that Saskatoon city administration will examine the MMIWG report. Continue reading
Free concert in Winnipeg honours MMIWG in Manitoba
By Marek Tkach Reporter
The annual event, called No Stone Unturned, is organized by Point Douglas MLA Bernadette Smith, whose sister went missing in July 2008. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP to apologize to Amber Tuccaro’s family after report finds probe into her disappearance ‘deficient’
The legal team for Amber Tuccaro’s family says the RCMP will deliver a public apology this week in connection with how they handled the case surrounding her disappearance. Continue reading
Tamra Keepness’ family pleads for help at annual barbecue marking her disappearance
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
Tamra Keepness’ family pleaded for help finding in her at the annual barbecue held in her honour. She went missing when she was five years old on July 5, 2004. Continue reading
‘Somewhere to go’: Regina sex trafficking victim calls for more safe houses
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are getting renewed attention following the release of the final report from the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Continue reading
National billboard campaign hopes to continue MMIWG conversation
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
The billboard campaign follows the release of the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Continue reading
Saskatchewan to continue using ‘birth alerts’ despite calls by MMIW inquiry to stop
Despite a call in the MMIWG national inquiry report to end the use of birth or hospital alerts, they will continue to be allowed in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Majority of Canadians agree with ‘ongoing genocide’ label for MMIWG: poll
Fifty-three per cent of respondents agreed with the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls Continue reading
Lethbridge family advocates for MMIWG to honour grandmother who was violently killed
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
March 6, 1999, is a day Kaily Bird will never forget; it’s the day her mother Gloria Black Plum was taken from her. Continue reading