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What was the age of the youngest victim of MMIW
Less then one year old
What percentage of missing women are Indigenous
11%
Which country started the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Canada
What does MMIW stand for?
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
what is the state of the issue of MMIW currently?
Currently, MMIW is still a big issue. Progress has been made regarding the issue but there is still so much work to be done.
What was the age of the eldest victim of MMIW
83 years old
What percentage of all female homicide victims are Indigenous women
16%
What country has the highest number of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women?
the United States
What year did the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls begin.
2016
How can we help with the issue of MMIW?
To help address the issue of MMIW, we can support organizations that focus on raising awareness and providing resources for families and communities that are being affected.
55%
What province has the highest number of missing and murdered Indigenous women? (28%)
British Columbia
What is the Stolen Sisters movement?
A Human Rights Response to Discrimination and Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada
What is the relationships between Indigenous groups and the government?
The relationship between Indigenous groups and the government regarding MMIW has faced difficulties and challenges due to past injustices and lack of trust.
What is the estimate number of how many Indigenous women and girls have gone missing in Canada
4,000
Indigenous women account for approximately __% of all women in Canada and __% of all women killed by an intimate partner from 2014 to 2019.
5%, 21%
What province has the second highest number of missing and murdered Indigenous women (16%)
Alberta
Who brought attention to the issue of MMIW in 2012
Sheila North Wilson
What is the Native Women’s Association of Canada.
This association is dedicated to advocating for the safety and well-being of Indigenous women and girls in Canada. NWAC works to improve the human rights of Aboriginal women.
The rate of murdered Indigenous women in Canada was ___ per 100,000.
4.82
What day is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
May 5th
What impact has The TRC Calls to Action had on MMIW?
Raised awareness of the MMIW crisis. The TRC Calls to Action Focus's on improving the justice system’s response to violence against Indigenous women and implementing culturally appropriate services for victims and their families.