National Inquiry reaches milestone as Truth Gathering Process concludes
Ottawa, December 12, 2018 — The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will formally conclude its Truth Gathering Process this week…
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Justice will be sought for Cindy Gladue at the Supreme Court of Canada: October 11
October 9, 2018, Edmonton/Toronto – The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) and the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) will appear before…
Sisters in Spirit vigils will be held today in Alberta and across Turtle Island
(October 4, 2018) – “Today, we remember and honour the lives of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and their families across Turtle…
Sisters in Spirit: Statement from Premier Notley
(October 4, 2018) – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the Sisters in Spirit vigils for missing and murdered Indigenous women and…
National Inquiry announces dates for final four public hearings
Vancouver, B.C. – On August 22, 2018 the Commissioners of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls announced the schedule for…
Recent Greyhound cuts will increase risk to vulnerable Indigenous women
Vancouver, British Columbia – On Monday July 9, 2018 Greyhound Canada announced they will be cutting off most routes in Western Canada. At the end…
Panel discussion highlights issues facing Indigenous women
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – On May 22, Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre hosted a panel of distinguished discussants on the topic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous…
AFN Renews Call for Families First Approach to National Inquiry
OTTAWA, June 5, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Chief Denise Stonefish, Chair of the AFN Women’s Council,…
Canada grants National Inquiry 6 month extension and responds to interim report
OTTAWA, June 5, 2018 /CNW/ – The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today: “With the launch of…
National Inquiry denied 2 year extension – given 6 months to wrap it up
(June 5, 2018) – Today the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (National Inquiry) was granted a short extension of six…