THUNDER BAY – Indigenous families and communities, National Aboriginal Organizations, non-governmental and international organizations, have asked the Government of Canada to take action on the high number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and to call a national inquiry to end the violence.
The Liberal Government under Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development have an online survey that will allow greater participation as the process of starting the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls starts.
The Government is hosting a first preliminary workshop and orientation in Thunder Bay today and tomorrow (Jan 5-6 2016)
Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett stated, “We want to hear from Canadians on this issue of national significance. We need to hear from all Canadians – especially survivors, families and loved ones, Indigenous organizations, and provinces and territories – to help us identify the best process for this inquiry.”
