News Releases

June
June 28, 2019
Thank you from the Commissioners
June 28, 2019
A statement on the report into the public complaint by the Tuccaro family
June 21, 2019
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER TO RECLAIM POWER AND PLACE
June 14, 2019
HONOURING NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH
June 11, 2019
An appeal to all political leaders
June 11, 2019
2SLGBTQQIA Pride Month
June 4, 2019
Important Moment in the Truth and Reconciliation journey
June 3, 2019
National Inquiry calls for transformative change
May
May 29, 2019
The Truth Sharing Podcasts
May 24, 2019
The Supreme Court orders new trial for Cindy Gladue case
May 24, 2019
The National Inquiry’s Closing Ceremony and Final Report
May 11, 2019
Love and Support to the Mothers of Indigenous Daughters
May 3, 2019
More than 100 Organizations to Receive Funding for Community Gatherings and Events
April
April 12, 2019
The National Inquiry Supports First Nations Women Leaders Demands to End Sex Discrimination in The Indian Act
April 10, 2019
National Inquiry to Present Final Report to Governments at Closing Ceremony in Gatineau, QC
March
March 13, 2019
Honouring Tina Fontaine
March 8, 2019
National Inquiry offers support for community gatherings and events
March 8, 2019
International Women’s Day
February
February 14, 2019
HONOURING OUR LOST LOVED ONES
February 13, 2019
Chief Commissioner Buller takes part in the BC Provincial Gathering and Day of Fasting in Victoria
February 13, 2019
Commissioner Audette’s message to youth at We Day in Montreal
January
January 18, 2019
ON JANUARY 19, WE MARCH AGAIN
December
December 12, 2018
National Inquiry reaches milestone as Truth Gathering Process concludes
December 7, 2018
Ottawa- Media Accreditation
December 7, 2018
Ottawa- Media Advisory
December 6, 2018
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
November
November 19, 2018
National Inquiry Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
November 16, 2018
Anniversary of the Death of Louis Riel
November 12, 2018
Honouring Indigenous Veterans
October
October 29, 2018
Commissioner Audette met with European Parliament’s Human Rights Committee
October 18, 2018
National Moose Hide Campaign Gathering and Day of Fasting
October 11, 2018
Over-representation of Indigenous women as victims and judicial notice the focus of the National Inquiry’s submissions to Supreme Court in Barton
October 11, 2018
International Day of the Girl Child
October 9, 2018
National Inquiry announces dates for final submissions from Parties with Standing
October 9, 2018
St. John’s- Media Accreditation
October 9, 2018
St. John’s- Media Advisory
October 9, 2018
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to intervene at the Supreme Court of Canada: Barton v. Her Majesty the Queen
October 4, 2018
Commissioner Audette recognized for engaging in equality and building bridges
September
September 26, 2018
Winnipeg – Media Accreditation
September 26, 2018
Winnipeg – Media Advisory
September 25, 2018
National Inquiry Fall schedule: Family and Child Welfare next hearing
September 10, 2018
Quebec- Media Accreditation
September 10, 2018
Quebec- Media Advisory
September 4, 2018
Iqaluit – Media Accreditation
September 4, 2018
Iqaluit – Media Advisory
August
August 29, 2018
Commissioner Audette awarded an honorary degree by Université de Montréal, the highest honour a university can bestow.
August 28, 2018
Commissioner Audette recognized for her longtime advocacy on women’s issues and Indigenous issues.
August 27, 2018
ᐱᒃ ᑯ ᒋ ᓪ ᓗᒍ ᓇᑖᓐ ᐆᐱᑦ ᓂᕈ ᐊᖅᑕᐅᒃ ᑲ ᓐ ᓂᕐ ᓂᖓᓄᑦ ᐊᖓᔪ ᖅᑳ ᒧ ᑦ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᑕᐱᕇᑦ ᑲ ᓇᑕᒥ ᒃ ᑯ ᓐ ᓄᑦ
August 21, 2018
National Inquiry announces dates for final four public hearings
August 21, 2018
Congratulations to Mr. Natan Obed on his re-election as President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
August 9, 2018
A Statement on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
July
July 27, 2018
Congratulations to Mr. Perry Bellegarde on his re-election as Assembly of First Nations National Chief
July 17, 2018
Colonial and Domestic Violence, Child Welfare, Justice System, Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking will be the focus of final hearings this Fall
July 11, 2018
More frequent and accessible transportations services: National Inquiry reiterates the importance of building on the many previous findings and recommendations from multiple Inquiries and reports to keep Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ people safe.
July 4, 2018
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls remains independent and impartial
June
June 25, 2018
UPDATED: Schedule: Institutional Hearings on Police Policies and Practices, Regina, SK- June 25-29, 2018
June 22, 2018
Schedule: Institutional Hearings on Police Policies and Practices, Regina, SK- June 25-29, 2018
June 21, 2018
A Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 20, 2018
Official Statement by Commissioner Michèle Audette
June 15, 2018
Regina- Media Advisory
June 15, 2018
Regina- Media Accreditation
June 10, 2018
UPDATED Schedule: Knowledge Keeper and Expert Hearings on Racism, June 11 to 13, 2018 in Toronto
June 6, 2018
Toronto – Media Accreditation
June 6, 2018
Toronto – Media Advisory
June 5, 2018
Commissioner Audette official statement
June 5, 2018
Commissioners Express Profound Disappointment Short extension injustice to families, survivors and Canada
May
May 25, 2018
Schedule: Government services Institutional Hearings, May 28, 2018 to June 1,2018 in Calgary
May 25, 2018
UPDATED-National Inquiry to move forward with Parts II and III of Truth Gathering Process
May 23, 2018
Calgary – Media Accreditation
May 22, 2018
Calgary – Media Advisory
May 9, 2018
Quebec City- Media Advisory
May 9, 2018
Quebec City- Media Accreditation
April
April 24, 2018
National Inquiry welcomes new Executive Director and Research Director
April 23, 2018
National Inquiry to move forward with Parts II and III of Truth Gathering Process
March
March 26, 2018
National Inquiry to close registration for Part 1 of Truth Gathering Process on April 20, 2018
March 23, 2018
Greater Vancouver Region – Media Accreditation
March 23, 2018
Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Greater Vancouver Region
March 21, 2018
Montreal Community Hearing gathers 82 testimonies
March 12, 2018
National Inquiry concludes third Community Hearing on the East Coast
March 8, 2018
International Women’s Day 2018
March 6, 2018
National Inquiry formally requests two-year extension
March 3, 2018
Thompson – Media Accreditation
March 1, 2018
National Inquiry heads to northern Manitoba for a Community Hearing
February
February 26, 2018
Happy Valley-Goose Bay – Media Accreditation
February 26, 2018
Montreal – Media Accreditation
February 22, 2018
Let us honour Tina Fontaine and send love, courage, and warmth to her family
February 19, 2018
National Inquiry hears from 36 witnesses during Moncton Community Hearing
February 16, 2018
Announcing Happy Valley-Goose Bay Community Hearing Dates
February 15, 2018
A Day to Honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
February 9, 2018
Truth Gathering Process – Announcing Montreal Community Hearing Dates
February 9, 2018
Rankin Inlet – Media Accreditation
February 8, 2018
Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Rankin Inlet
February 5, 2018
Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Moncton, NB
February 5, 2018
Moncton – Media Accreditation
February 1, 2018
The Truth Gathering Process – Five New Community Hearings and Statement Gathering Events
January
January 16, 2018
Yellowknife – Media Accreditation
January 15, 2018
Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Yellowknife, NT
January 11, 2018
National Inquiry announces Interim Executive Director
December
December 19, 2017
Rankin Inlet and Yellowknife Community Hearings
December 1, 2017
Official Statement – Montreal Hearing
November
November 29, 2017
Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Thunder Bay, ON
November 29, 2017
Thunder Bay – Media Accreditation
November 26, 2017
Maliotenam – Media Accreditation
November 24, 2017
Media Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Maliotenam, QC
November 23, 2017
Rankin Inlet Community Hearings Rescheduled
November 17, 2017
Media Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Saskatoon, SK
November 15, 2017
Saskatoon -Media Accreditation
November 6, 2017
Media Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Edmonton, AB
November 1, 2017
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls releases Interim Report
October
October 31, 2017
Interim Report Press Conference Details
October 30, 2017
Edmonton – Media Accreditation
October 25, 2017
Membertou – Media Accreditation
October 25, 2017
Media Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Membertou, NS
October 23, 2017
National Inquiry to reschedule Yellowknife Community Hearings
October 19, 2017
National Inquiry to host youth workshop on final day of Winnipeg Community Hearings
October 13, 2017
Winnipeg – Media Accrediation
October 12, 2017
Media Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Winnipeg, MB
October 12, 2017
Details about upcoming Membertou, NS Community Hearings
October 7, 2017
Changes at the National Inquiry: A Personal Note from Marion Buller, Chief Commissioner
October 6, 2017
First Nations woman from Manitoba hired as new Executive Director
October 5, 2017
Details about upcoming Winnipeg Community Hearings
October 4, 2017
National Inquiry supports families and survivors during Sisters in Spirit Vigils
September
September 26, 2017
National Inquiry to host artistic expression panel during Smithers Community Hearings
September 26, 2017
Chief Commissioner’s Opening Remarks during Smithers Community Hearings
September 25, 2017
Smithers Community Hearing Agenda – September 26th to 28th
September 23, 2017
Statement from Chief Commissioner about file of family member
September 22, 2017
Commissioners will join families for annual Tears 4 Justice Walk to Smithers, BC
September 21, 2017
National Inquiry Statement to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs
September 20, 2017
National Inquiry Statement to the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
September 19, 2017
Smithers – Media Accreditation
September 19, 2017
Statement: National Inquiry announces Call for Submissions of artistic expression
September 19, 2017
Media Accreditation and Scheduling of Community Hearings in Smithers, BC
September 14, 2017
National Inquiry to reschedule Montreal Expert Hearing
September 14, 2017
Public Notice: Community Hearings will take place September 26- 28 in Smithers, BC
September 13, 2017
The Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council Hosts A Murdered And Missing Indigenous Women And Girls Gathering
September 8, 2017
Chief Commissioners addresses CSFS AGM at Nadleh Whut’en First Nation
September 7, 2017
Chief Commissioner Buller to address Carrier Sekani region at AGM
August
August 28, 2017
Introducing the National Inquiry’s new Logo
August 23, 2017
Press Conference with Chief Commissioner Marion Buller in Winnipeg
August 21, 2017
National Expert Hearing: Indigenous Law and Decolonizing Perspectives
August 11, 2017
Statement from Chief Commissioner about the National Inquiry Framework
July
July 27, 2017
National Inquiry has forensic team reviewing police files
July 17, 2017
Important Information: The National Inquiry visits northern British Columbia
July 13, 2017
Announcement: Interim Executive Director
July 11, 2017
Statement about the resignation of Marilyn Poitras
July 11, 2017
Statement about the resignation of Marilyn Poitras
July 6, 2017
The National Inquiry Announces Community Hearing Locations & Dates for Summer/Fall 2017!
June
June 19, 2017
Press release from the National Inquiry and Missinak Community Shelter – Getting involved matters!
June 8, 2017
Statement from Marion Buller, Chief Commissioner
June 8, 2017
Statement from Marion Buller, Chief Commissioner
May
May 26, 2017
Whitehorse – Media Accreditation
May 26, 2017
Media Accreditation
May 25, 2017
Whitehorse Community Hearing Schedule
May 25, 2017
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Community Hearings in Whitehorse
May 19, 2017
National Inquiry Response – Open Letter to Chief Commissioner Buller
May 16, 2017
Update from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
May 10, 2017
MMIWG Staff in Yukon: Important information to all families and survivors in the Yukon
April
April 13, 2017
Statement about regional advisory meetings postponed
April 6, 2017
Getting Involved Matters: Read our Latest Newsletter
March
March 31, 2017
Date to Apply for Standing Extended to April 18
March 28, 2017
National Inquiry to Hold First Family Hearings in Whitehorse
March 20, 2017
Does Standing Apply to You? Listen Here
March 13, 2017
Notice and Application for Standing
March 9, 2017
Commissioners Define “Family” at Advisory Meeting
March 6, 2017
Commissioners hold Advisory Meeting in Vancouver
February
February 23, 2017
Update on Family Advisory Circle Meeting
February 20, 2017
Commissioners Meet with Family Advisory Circle
February 8, 2017
List of Organizations Present at Ottawa Meeting
January
January 26, 2017
Notes from Meeting with National Indigenous Organizations, Ottawa
January 26, 2017
The National Inquiry held a Regional Advisory Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario
January 19, 2017
The National Inquiry holds Regional Advisory Meetings in Wendake, Quebec
January 18, 2017
Susan Vella named as the Lead Commission Counsel