The murder and disappearance of women and girls is a significant issue directly impacting the Canadian Indigenous community. Victims' families are forced to live without their grandmothers, mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, and aunts, which can significantly impact their mental health. This traumatic event is further worsened when answers are not provided; 47% of these cases remain unsolved. Indigenous peoples may worry about the safety of their family members, and Indigenous women may also worry about their own safety. Therefore, it is important for all Canadians to learn about the murder and disappearance of Indigenous women and girls and learn ways to advocate for the safety of this community.
This section provides links to resources about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, including facts highlighting the significance of this issue, personal stories, actions and initiatives, and the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Indigenous Women and Girls.
This resource was created by the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) and provides facts and statistics about the disappearance and murder of Indigenous women and girls. Information provided by this resource includes the statistics on missing and murder cases, where most of these cases occur, and which women and girls are at increased risk.
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls examined the truth of victims of violence, family members, and Knowledge Keepers to determine the root cause of the disproportionate rate of missing and murdered women and girls in Indigenous communities. This inquiry resulted in 231 Calls for justice.
This Canadian Encylopedia article shares the story of Tina Fontaine - her early life, the events that preceded her disappearance and murder, and the jury's verdict. This article also highlights the injustices and continued disparities Indigenous peoples face in Canadian society from interactions with law enforcement, social support services, and health care professionals.
This webpage, created by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, includes past and present actions, initiatives, and RCMP reports on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Taken is a television series that highlights various personal stories about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and reviews clues in an effort to resolve these cases. There are currently 13 episodes available to watch.