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Large crowd of protesters on the streets of Toronto. A red dress and Mohawk Warrior flag can be seen hoisted above the crowd. May 30, 2020, by Louis Karoniaktajeh Hall.
Government finally responds (sort of) to MMIWG inquiry
Karl Nerenberg | The murders of Indigenous children and women are the result of a colonial lust for riches on their lands.
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Debate should be over, Canada is guilty of genocide
Pamela Palmater | Canada needs to turn its resources inward and work on a national action plan in partnership with Indigenous governments and led by Indigenous women.
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Definitions aside, we all have a responsibility in Canada's genocide
Rick Salutin | Do not be overly deferential to definitions -- they are always in flux, always contested.
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Some tools to help implement the MMIWG report findings
Maya Bhullar | Concrete things that you can do to make sure that women are safe and the report moves forward.
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The justice system still fails to protect Indigenous women and girls
Pamela Palmater | The justice system was designed to fail Cindy Gladue, just as it has failed to deliver justice for countless Indigenous women, girls and their communities.
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Will the Canadian government acknowledge the genocide against Indigenous peoples?
Brent Patterson | The final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will be released on June 3. How will the government respond to its claim of a "Canadian genocide?"
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Aboriginal family near Prince Albert, SK, 1919. Photo: Walter Cross/ Musée McCord Museum/Flickr
Political storm brewing in Saskatchewan further risks the lives of First Nations
Pam Palmater | It is long past the time that Saskatchewan take real steps to stem the race-based violence and deaths of First Nations from whose lands and waters every single resident benefits.
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Tina Fontaine. Image via Facebook.
Canada is culpable for Tina Fontaine's death
Pamela Palmater | Tina Fontaine did not kill herself. Tina died because federal, provincial and state agencies charged with keeping her safe, all failed to protect her. And for that, Canada should stand trial.
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Person holding sign with words "Justice for Tina and Colten". Photo: Memaxmarz/flickr
How to pursue justice for Tina Fontaine and all Indigenous youth
Maya Bhullar | Here are some organizations working to make systemic change and ensure justice for Tina Fontaine.
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Gatherings across the country call for Justice for Tina Fontaine
Brent Patterson | #JusticeForTinaFontaine gatherings are taking place today in Ottawa, Toronto and Halifax, on Feb. 24 in Victoria, Vancouver, Montreal, Oriliia and Regina, and on Feb. 25 in Guelph, Calgary and London.
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Systemic oppression of Indigenous peoples is no reason for celebration
Doreen Nicoll | As a white settler enjoying life on stolen land and broken promises, I'm unable to join in this celebration. We must work towards meaningful reconciliation with the true founding nations of this land.
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There is no way to save the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women from its fatal flaws
Pamela Palmater | Given that its terms focus on the "vulnerabilities" of Indigenous women and girls as opposed to failures of governments and service agencies -- the inquiry risks missing the whole point.