July 2017
Statement about the resignation of Marilyn Poitras
July 11, 2017
Statement about the resignation of Marilyn Poitras
July 11, 2017
The National Inquiry Announces Community Hearing Locations & Dates for Summer/Fall 2017!
July 6, 2017
June 2017
Press release from the National Inquiry and Missinak Community Shelter – Getting involved matters!
June 19, 2017
Statement from Marion Buller, Chief Commissioner
June 8, 2017
Statement from Marion Buller, Chief Commissioner
June 8, 2017
Whitehorse Public Vol 3 Combined
June 1, 2017
May 2017
Whitehorse Public Vol 2 Combined
May 31, 2017
Whitehorse Public Vol 1 Combined
May 30, 2017
Whitehorse – Media Accreditation
May 26, 2017
Media Accreditation
May 26, 2017
Whitehorse Community Hearing Schedule
May 25, 2017
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Community Hearings in Whitehorse
May 25, 2017
National Inquiry Response – Open Letter to Chief Commissioner Buller
May 19, 2017
Update from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
May 16, 2017
The National Inquiry has been meeting with families, survivors, advocates and organizations on regional and issue specific matters, and we carefully listened to their valuable advice. We are grateful for the comments we have received. The honesty and directness of the advice is greatly respected. The gravity of the mandate of the National Inquiry is […]
MMIWG Staff in Yukon: Important information to all families and survivors in the Yukon
May 10, 2017
April 2017
Statement about regional advisory meetings postponed
April 13, 2017
Getting Involved Matters: Read our Latest Newsletter
April 6, 2017
March 2017
Date to Apply for Standing Extended to April 18
March 31, 2017
National Inquiry to Hold First Family Hearings in Whitehorse
March 28, 2017
Does Standing Apply to You? Listen Here
March 20, 2017
Notice and Application for Standing
March 13, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2017 (TORONTO, Ont.) – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is now accepting applications for standing from interested parties. The application forms and instructions are available on the National Inquiry’s website, at www.mmiwg-ffada.ca , under “Legal Notices and Documents.” There is also an opportunity for those parties […]
Commissioners Define “Family” at Advisory Meeting
March 9, 2017
For Immediate Release March 9, 2017 (VANCOUVER, B.C.) – Four Commissioners of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls met this week with dozens of regional organizations and groups that have been advocating for decades to end violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ. Nearly 50 members of the Coalition on […]
Commissioners hold Advisory Meeting in Vancouver
March 6, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 6, 2017 (Vancouver, BC) – Over the next two days, Commissioners and staff of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will meet with local organizations, including members of the Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The meeting is in response to a letter […]
February 2017
Update on Family Advisory Circle Meeting
February 23, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Ont. – Several Indigenous families who have lost loved ones met this week with the five Commissioners of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to give input on how the Inquiry can best meet the needs of survivors and communities. This was the first of many family […]
Commissioners Meet with Family Advisory Circle
February 20, 2017
For Immediate Release February 20, 2017 (Toronto) – The first of several advisory meetings among Indigenous families who have lost loves ones, women and girls who have experienced violence, including sexual violence, and Commissioners of the National Inquiry is taking place this Tuesday and Wednesday. Holding such family advisory meetings is a recommendation that came […]
List of Organizations Present at Ottawa Meeting
February 8, 2017
MEETINGS IN OTTAWA ORGANIZATION CONTACT INFO REPRESENTATIVE Wed., Feb. 8, from 8 :30 a.m. to noon Assemblée des premières nations Assembly of First Nations -Deputy Grand Chief Denise Stonefish -Regional Chief Kevin Hart CONFIRMED Congrès des peuples autochtones Congress of Aboriginal Peoples -National Chief Robert Bertrand -Virginia Gluska, Project Manager, Walking in […]
January 2017
Notes from Meeting with National Indigenous Organizations, Ottawa
January 26, 2017
Name of Event/Meeting: Meeting with Commissioners and local Indigenous Groups Location of Event/Meeting: British Columbia Room – John G. Diefenbaker Building, 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa Date of Event/Meeting: Thursday, January 26, 2017 PURPOSE OF EVENT/MEETING To present the design of our hearings for families and people who have lost loved ones, and obtain advice from our guests. […]
The National Inquiry held a Regional Advisory Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario
January 26, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA (26/01/17) – The National Inquiry held a regional advisory meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, on January 26th, 2017. The Commissioners met with Ottawa-based Indigenous frontline groups. A key purpose of this meeting was to learn about protocols, the Indigenous languages that may be appropriate, and their views on what a trauma-informed […]
The National Inquiry holds Regional Advisory Meetings in Wendake, Quebec
January 19, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WENDAKE (19/01/17) – The National Inquiry held regional advisory meetings in Wendake, Quebec the week of January 16th, 2017. The Commissioners consulted with Elders, Indigenous organizations and others. A key purpose of these meetings was to consult with groups of regional experts to assist in further planning the National Inquiry’s testimony-gathering […]
Susan Vella named as the Lead Commission Counsel
January 18, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VANCOUVER (18/1/17) – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls is pleased to announce that Susan Vella will be the Lead Commission Counsel and will build the National Inquiry’s trauma-informed legal team. She is a pioneer in advancing claims on behalf of survivors of sexual and institutionalized […]
November 2016
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
November 25, 2016
Resolution Adopted by the General Assembly
November 25, 2016