What does MMIW mean? Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit people are going missing at disproportionate rates.
SUPPORT
BC:
- KUU-US Aboriginal Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
- North Shore Crisis Services Society 24-hour Women’s Support Line: 604-987-3374
SK:
- Moose Jaw Transition House 24-hour crisis line: 306-693-6511
ON:
- Minwaashin Lodge (Ottawa) Crisis Line: 613-789-1141
NB:
- Gignoo Transition House (Fredericton) Crisis Line: 613-789-1141
EDUCATION/RESOURCES:
MMIW Toolkit
https://www.niwrc.org/sites/default/files/files/reports/Toolkit_MissingAndMurdered.pdf
Native Women’s Association of Canada - Fact Sheet
Canadian Department of Justice - MMIW
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/jf-pf/2017/july04.html
The Tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)
https://www.powwows.com/the-tragedy-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw/
Amnesty Int'l National - Action Plan to end violence against First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, girls, and two-spirit persons needed now
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Chantel Moore's home First Nation says Edmundston police officer should be charged with murder
It Starts With Us
http://itstartswithus-mmiw.com/
Legal Strategy Coalition on Violence Against Indigenous Women
https://www.leaf.ca/news/new-research-available-for-mmiw-advocates/
Women’s Memorial March
https://womensmemorialmarch.wordpress.com/
Native Youth Sexual Health
http://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/
MMIW & Big Oil