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From OCV News The Virtual Voice
Here at OCV News: The Virtual Voice, Opinion pieces represent individual student writers' thoughts on matters of the day. They can, at times, be controversial and provocative - provoking strong reactions from readers. This is ok. In fact, it is often the point of journalism to provoke discussion. As a reader, it is ok to take exception to something you read and perhaps even feel motivated to submit a counter-argument. It is through this dialogue that journalism brings out the best in civil society - inviting discussion, debate, and shared dialogue around the issues of the day.
The views shared in Opinion columns within The Virtual Voice are those of the individual authors and should not be taken as representative views of any other individual, group, the newspaper itself, or the school as a whole.
The National Inquiry’s Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada’s staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
by: Haneen A.
TW: This essay deals with topics that may cause trauma to readers due to its troubling subject matter.
Five-year-old Phoenix Sinclair received a massive beating on the cold basement floor of her family's home. Phoenix’s step-brother was there to witness that traumatizing sight of her being abused, abandoned, and malnourished, and forced to eat her own vomit. (The Canadian Press) Ultimately she was shot with a gun. Phoenix’s body was concealed in a dumping ground. Her death went undiscovered for nine months. (Palmater) The question here is how could the Canadian government’s foster care system allow this to happen?
- Mental Health Crisis Line: 613-722-6914 (within Ottawa) or 1-866-996-0991 (outside of Ottawa)
- Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region: 613-238-3311
- Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line: 613-260-2360 (within Ottawa) or 1-877-377-7775 (eastern Ontario)
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
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