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Unearthing Justices
1,000+ Indigenous grassroots initiatives and resources, created by and for families and communities of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People (MMIWG2S+).
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Unresolved: Case Closed or Murder?
The CBC News, from their database of 307 profiles, has looked into 34 cases across Canada which involve the death or disappearance of Indigenous women, but which authorities say were not due to foul play. In every case, families of the women say they do not accept the findings of police. CBC News found evidence in many of the cases that suggest further investigation is warranted.
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Vancouver Eastside Missing Women
This website dedicated to Vancouver Downtown Eastside missing and murdered women had two guestbooks, thumbnail photos linking to biographical and missing information, an extensive table of contents, resources of listed disappearances, news reports and articles, as well as sketches that express a softer side of missing women. The website is no longer active, but an archive remains.
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The Road
Indigenous teens from the Stardale Women’s Group in Calgary created and starred in “The Road,” a short film on MMIWG and colonialism in Canada. Their CBC Calgary interview offers insights into the film’s creation.
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Calgary
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Taken: The Podcast
EagleVision Inc. created a 10-part podcast in conjunction with the “Taken” series, engaging with a diverse group across Canada to highlight MMIWG cases and seek new leads.
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Red Handprint Across the Mouth
A red handprint across the mouth has become a symbolic representation of the violence that affects Indigenous women, and this symbol is widespread on social media. It has been used to spread awareness of MMIWG, to show support and solidarity, and has been part of healing processes.
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NWAC’s MMIWG2S Action Plan: Annual Scorecard 2022-2023
The Native Women’s Association of Canada’s (NWAC) has developed 66 concrete actions based on the National Inquiry’s 231 Calls for Justice, and the NWAC Annual Scorecard Action Plan 2022-23 details their progress on implementing them over that year. Of these 66 actions, NWAC has seen substantial progress on 51, some progress on 13, and little to no progress on two actions.
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Natasha Fisher’s TikTok MMIW Awareness
Natasha Fisher uses her TikTok platform to raise awareness about MMIWG2S through performances of culturally significant music.
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Intergenerational Effects of Incarceration and MMIWG2S+
This report by the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) addresses the systemic links between the over-incarceration of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse people and the ongoing MMIWG2S+ genocide, highlighting the need for culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and Indigenous-led approaches. Along with their final report, NWAC released a toolkit to aid in the safe release from carceral institutions.
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Forever Spirit Woman: MMEIP Awareness and Healing Page
The Forever Spirit Woman Facebook page fosters awareness and healing for MMEIP families and survivors across Turtle Island through respectful community engagement.
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Alyssa’s MMIWG2S Advocacy on TikTok
Alyssa (@indigcreator._alyssa) used her TikTok platform to advocate for MMIWG2S and raise awareness and call to action about Indigenous issues.
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