Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women

Reflecting on her own personal experiences, the author challenges the popular stereotype of voiceless traumatized Indigenous females that is perpetuated by the media, academia and even Indigenous advocacy groups. She asserts that Indigenous women survivors can be empowered as a healing force for others.

An examination and description of an activist's 2017 musical performance called ACHoRD in Victoria, British Columbia to bring attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.

Presentation from International Women's Day, March 8, 2014. Discusses recommendations from the report Invisible Women: A Call to Action. A Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada.

Developed by the Sudbury Police Service to guide families through the process of making missing reports, the subsequent actions of the police, and give information about support organizations and services.

Looks at articles published in The Province, the Vancouver Sun, and the Vancouver Times between 1957 and 1970, and analyzes the language that was used to describe the women and their deaths.

Focuses on the context of murder of twenty-six women (Pickton case) from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and argues that the Commission's structure and practice included instances of "Othering".

English Philology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Turku, 2015.

Head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission speaks about questions that need to be answered when determining whether an inquiry would be effective and meaningful for those directly affected and Aboriginal people in general. Duration: 35:38.

Member of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs speaks about the Assembly's Families First initiative. Duration: 10:41.

Topics included Indigenous men's role in violence, activism around the issue, and international reports and Canada's duty to respond. Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 1:38:19.

Comments on the fundamental human rights violations and physical and sexual violence experienced by Aboriginal girls.

Noted Métis artist discusses her involvement with the travelling exhibition of moccasin vamps which commemorate murdered and missing Indigenous women.

Article details the contents of an interview conducted by Devon A. Mihesuah with Denise and Deborah Maloney-Pictou, the daughters of Anna Mae Pictou-Aquash, an American Indian Movement (AIM) activist and a Mi'kmaq-Canadian who was found murdered in 1976 on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The has been much speculation surrounding her death and in relation to the 1972-73 Takeover of Wounded Knee, FBI/AIM involvement, and the imprisonment of Leonard Peltier.

Looks at how participants, institutions, and archives used certain values, facts, and historical events during the inquiry.

An introduction to the second edition dedicated to murder or missing Indigenous persons that focuses on law, prosecution, advocacy, and health care issues. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 1.

An introduction to special issue that focuses on law enforcement and prevention-related issues. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 1.

Brief article describing the investigation into cases of Aboriginal women who have gone missing or have been murdered in British Columbia, and the delay in solving the cases.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.20.

Focuses on three topics: root causes and prevention of violence, and front-line assistance.

Discusses the controversy over exhibiting a series of paintings by artist Pamela Masik depicting women missing from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Sparked debate about artistic freedom and social commentary versus the question of who is allowed to speak for victims and issues of exploitation.

Series of six lesson plans geared toward students in Grades 10 to 12. Accompanying PowerPoint.

Brief statement by President of the Native Women's Association of Canada addresses violence in general, murdered and missing women, and Canadian government's failure to respond to these issues.

Podcast of interview with the visual artist about her installation piece, which is meant to draw attention to the issue of murdered and missing Aboriginal women in Canada. Duration: 31:21.

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Looks at the play The Ecstasy of Rita Joe by George Ryga and Manawaka Cycle by Margaret Laurence showing people were thinking about violence against Indigenous women fifty years ago.

Discuses Canadian state's role in perpetuating root causes of violence against, and vulnerability of, Indigenous women. Duration: 1:13:26.

Includes data from three missing persons databases, results of listening sessions with four communities, and missing persons policies from 51 law enforcement agencies.

Vancouver Police Department's response outlines present and future initiatives. Discusses recruitment practices, strengthening community relations, culturally appropriate and gender-neutral policy, practices and procedures, increased training in cultural competence and trauma informed responses, review of investigative practices and future directions.

Discusses the mistreatment of Aboriginal women throughout the history of Canada. Scroll down to page 4 to read article.

Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families. Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.

Includes definitions and information on truth gathering process and rules.

Comments on the pre-inquiry consultation process which was structured around questions prepared by the federal government that sought input on who to include in the inquiry process, how best to support participants in an inquiry and what key issues should be addressed in the inquiry.

Slam poem about on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

Child and Youth Care Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2019. Focuses on the Sisters Rising project.

Appendix from thesis An Awkward Silence: Missing and Murdered Vulnerable Women and the Canadian Justice System by Maryanne Pearce. Includes both Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals.

English Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2015. Focuses on Unearthed by Janet Marie Rogers, Missing Sarah by Maggie de Vries, and In Plain Sight: Reflections on Life in Downtown Eastside Vancouver by Leslie Robertson and Dara Culhane.

Looks at the ethnic misrepresentation of sex trade workers by the media.

Recommends an Indigenous feminist framework in a national inquiry in order to address the issue of male violence against Indigenous women.

Discussion of how media coverage, which depicted Robert Pickton as a single deranged perpetrator, failed to place the crimes in the broader social context which leads to the violent victimization of women.

Explores how Indigenous Knowledge systems and identity are embedded in nursing practices.

Uses life course analysis of four women to explore linkages between relationships to the land, colonialism and intergenerational violence, and argues that rather than putting themselves at risk as is popularly perceived, they find themselves subjected to circumstances created and maintained by the Canadian state which make them vulnerable to perpetrators of violence.

Using a combination of pathway analysis and cartography to discuss the role of political and social institutions in regards to violence against Indigenous women.

Argues that media portrayals of missing and murdered Indigenous women utilize stereotypes and fail to educate the public about how the marginalization produced by colonialism makes these women vulnerable to violence. Looks specifically at how the murders of Winnipeg's Selena Keeper and Calgary's Lacey Jones-McKnight were covered in the Winnipeg Free Press, Calgary Herald and National Post.

Discusses possible legal avenues for addressing the issue of violence. Includes both domestic and international instruments and cites specific cases.

Comments on the march held in support of the missing and murdered women.

English Thesis (M.A.)--East Carolina University, 2016 Refers to Louise Erdrich's novel The Round House, Christine Welsh's documentary Finding Dawn, and Qwo-Li Driskall's poetry collection Walking with Ghosts.

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.