The Migration of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Prairie Context: Policy and Program Implications to Support Urban Movers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jino Distasio
Gina Sylvestre. Elizabeth Wall-Wieler
Geography Research Forum, vol. 33, Special Issue: Housing Policies for Ethnic Minorities in Developed Societies, 2013, pp. 38-63
Description
Study conducted in Winnipeg focuses on factors which contributed to decision to move, service utilization patterns upon arrival, and decision to remain in the city. Argues that that more attention should be paid to mobility, in particular the reasons for the circular pattern of movement between urban centres and home communities.
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A Million Tears: One Woman's Story

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Carol-Ann Bell
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 4, July/August 2007, pp. 23-25
Description
Autobiographical essay of a woman's journey through childbirth, removal from the family, and re-acquaintance with her daughter.
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'Milliya Rumurra - Brand New Day'

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Diedre Ikin
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 1, January/February 1999, pp. 11-14
Description
Describes the challenges of operating an alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre located in an remote community in Western Australia where 80% of the prison population is comprised of prisoners serving drug and alcohol related offences.
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Milo Pimatisiwin Project: Healthy Living for Mushkegowuk Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janice Cindy Gaudet
Carmen Chilton
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 13, no. 1, A Barrier-free Health System for Indigenous Communities, August 27, 2018, pp. 20-40
Description
Describes an initiative in the Moose Cree First Nation community which focused on the Cree philosophy milo pimatisiwin (good and healthy living). Discusses program elements which included land-based initiatives, sharing teachings over the local radio, and feedback from youth.
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Mind the Gender Gap: Policy Paper

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nina Larsson
Description
Identifies ways in which the Government of the Northwest Territories can ensure access and decision-making roles for Indigenous women. Discusses human resource policies, educational opportunities, role of the Women's Advisory Office, and the need for affordable and accessible child care.
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Mindfulness and the Aloha Response

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thao N. Le
Pono Shim
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 3, no. 1, August 2014, pp. 1-11
Description
Examines the similarities between Buddhist meditation practices and Indigenous Hawaiian wisdom and discusses how to incorporate this into contemplative/spiritual practices and social work.
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Mining Our Lives For Diamonds

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 2, 2013, pp. 74-81
Description
Describes a collective journey to reflect on correcting past injustices against Aboriginal women.
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Mining the Gap: Aboriginal Women and the Mining Industry

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Raywat Deonandan
Kalowatie Deonandan
Brennan Field
Description
Based upon synthesis of views and perspectives found in published studies, three key areas of concern are: the social ills generated by the wage labour relationship including substance use and domestic stress and reduction in engagement in cultural practices and shared family experiences; environmental effects of the industry and therefore on traditional practices taking place on the land; and a formal role in partnerships in order to establish legally binding protection for their rights.
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Misguided Medicine

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Adam Kuper
Foreign Policy, Jan-Feb 2007, pp. 96-98
Description
Critique of a series of six papers about the health of the world's Indigenous peoples, that appeared inThe Lancet, and were authored by its Editor in Chief Richard Horton.
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[Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women]

Alternate Title
Needs No Introduction
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Sheila North Wilson
Description
Former CBC reporter talks about her own experiences with attempted sexual exploitation and the need for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous Women. Recording of speech delivered at the Women's Forum held in Ottawa on October 18th, 2012. Duration: 15:15.
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Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls in British Columbia and Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lawyers' Rights Watch
B.C. CEDAW [Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women] Group
Description
Identifies areas of persistent discrimination and highlights Canada's ongoing failure to address rights violations. Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on the occasion of its review of Canada’s 19th and 20th reports.
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Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls in British Columbia, Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women’s Association of Canada
Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action
University of Miami School of Law Human Rights Clinic
Description
"Briefing Paper for Thematic Hearing before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, 144th Period of Sessions, March 28, 2012."
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[Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls, pt.2]

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Nahanni Fontaine
Description
Describes efforts to shift public thinking from blaming victims and their circumstances rather than the perpetrators of crime, the perception that only "sex trade workers" are being targeted, and the various gatherings that take place to memorialize these women. Duration: 18:25.
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Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women in Canada: Learning from the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
David Eby
Robyn Gervais
Description
Lawyer from the British Columbia Civil Liberties Assoc. and lawyer who represented Aboriginal interests critique the Commission in terms of the structure, lack of consultation and operation, and give reasons why groups most directly affected eventually withdrew from the process. Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 1:21:17.
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 2022: Status Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Prince Edward Island
Description

Reports on past, present and future initiatives undertaken by the Prince Edward Island government in response to the Calls for Justice listed in the report Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal: Towards a Meaningful Collaboration

between the SPVM and Indigenous Communities

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dominique Bernier
Doris Farget
Mirja Trilsch
Description
Reports on the results of interviews with Service de police de la ville de Montréal (SPVM) and community workers about the police force's response to the crisis. Includes discussion of the current situation and challenges to collaboration, and recommendations for developing a better a relationship. Summary Report.
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: Working with Families to Prepare for the National Inquiry

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Magen Cywink
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 107, no. 4-5, 2016, pp. e342-e346
Description
Recommendations: to provide enough counselling and services for trauma recovery; community response teams to deal with victims, families and perpetrators; community led protection for families; specialized resource packages for families and service providers.
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[Missing and Murdered Women]

Alternate Title
ReVision Quest
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Darrell Dennis
Gladys Radek
Warren Goulding
Bruce Hulan
Muriel Stanley Venne
Description
Host speaks with one of the founders of Walk 4 Justice, author of Just Another Indian, RCMP officer in charge of Project E-Pana, which is investigating disappearances and murders along the "Highway of Tears", and the founder of the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. Duration: 27:30
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The Missing and the Murdered

Alternate Title
16x9
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Rinelle Harper
Tyson Grisdale
Lauren McNabb
Thelma Favel
Perry Bellegarde
Bernadette Smith
Description
Focuses on the story of Rinelle Harper, a Winnipeg teenager who was attacked and left for dead, and other families affected by the issue. Duration: 13:27.
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Missing Persons and Social Exclusion

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Kiepal
Peter J. Carrington
Myrna Dawson
Canadian Journal of Sociology, vol. 37, no. 2, 2012, pp. 137-168
Description
Comments on alternatives to choosing to go missing including counseling and crisis intervention.
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Missing Persons Toolkit

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Native Women's Association
Description
Guide provides step-by-step instructions for both short- and long-term actions, and information on dealing with police agencies and the media.
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Missing: The Documentary

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Animikii Films
Young Jibwe
John Fox
Quese IMC
Gladys Radek
Robbie Madsen
Melissa Spence
Myrna Abraham
Civilian Media Productions
Description
Family members, entertainers and organizer of the Walk 4 Justice discuss the issue of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. Duration: 54:35.
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Missing Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joyce Green
Canadian Dimension, vol. 38, no. 5, September/October 2004, p. 2
Description
Estimated 500 Aboriginal women have gone missing in the past 20 to 30 years.
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Missing Women Commission of Inquiry: Forums

Alternate Title
Accepting and Investigating Missing Person Reports
Building Strong Police - Community Relationships
Enhancing Police Accountability
Innovative Approaches to Protecting Vulnerable and Marginalized Women
Missing Women Commission of Inquiry Public Policy Forums
Oppal Commission
Police Relationships with Victims’ Families, the Community, the Public and the Media
Preventing Violence Against Aboriginal and Rural Women
Preventing Violence Against Sex Trade Workers
Public Policy Forum 1: Ensuring the Safety of Vulnerable Women
Public Policy Forum 2: Vulnerable and Intimidated Witnesses in the Criminal Justice Process
Public Policy Forum 3: Improving Missing Person Practices
Public Policy Forum 4: Inter-jurisdictional Collaboration and Coordination Among Police
Public Policy Forum 5: Enhancing Police Accountability
Public Policy Forum 6: From Report to Substantive Change – Healing, Reconciliation and Implementation
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Doreen Binder
Patrick Kelly
Melina Buckley
Description
Videos of forums held to give Commissioner input about changes to improve safety for vulnerable women and the way police deal with missing persons investigations. Also includes the keynote speech Innovative Approaches to Protecting Vulnerable and Marginalized Women.
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Missing Women Investigation Review

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Doug LePard
Description
Detailed chronology and analysis of police actions in case involving disappearance and murder of numerous women by serial killer Robert Pickton from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
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Missing Women Investigation Review: Summary Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Doug LePard
Description
Vancouver Police Department report gives chronology of events and analysis of factors of that contributed to failure to recognize that serial killer Robert Pickton was operating in the area.
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The Missing Women's Commission of Inquiry

Alternate Title
The F Word
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Laura Wood
Jeannette Corbiere Lavell
Description
President of the Native Women's Association of Canada discusses the validity of British Columbia's inquiry, the reasons for the organization's withdrawal from the process, and the need for a national inquiry. Duration: 44:31.
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MissingKids.ca Builds Awareness on First Nations

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 12, March 2013, p. 22
Description

Looks at the disproportionate rate of First Nations children and adults that go missing and the need for public awareness.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.

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The Mississaugas Between Two Worlds: Strategic Adjustments to Changing Landscapes of Power

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Osborne
Michael Ripmeester
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 2, 1997, pp. 259-291
Description
Explores how the Mississaugas of Northern Ontario adapted to the process of colonial marginalization by cooperating with the missionaries and openly rejecting European values in favour of their traditional way of life.
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Mistreatment of Older People in Aboriginal Communities Project: An Investigation into Elder Abuse in Aboriginal Communities

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Office of the Public Advocate
[Western Australia]
Description
Project methodology included a review relevant literature, developing communication material to raise awareness of the problem, consultation with Aboriginal people and organizations, analysis of demographic data and information gathered through the consultations.
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Mistress Madeleine

Alternate Title
Daughters of the Country
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Aaron Kim Johnston
Description
Tells the story of a Métis woman who appears to be quite happy and content in her common-law marriage to a Hudson's Bay Company clerk until he deserts her because of her background and company policy. Duration: 57:01
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Mixed-blood: Indigenous-Black Identity in Colonial Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann Marie Beals
Ciann L Wilson
AlterNative, vol. 16, no. 1, March 2020, pp. 29-37
Description
Explores the ways that Black and Indigenous identities intersect and manifest in mixed raced people in Canada; specifically looks at the marginality factors of erasure, racism, and fractured identity and at the representation of these identities and marginality in the Proclaiming our Roots project.
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