Overview and National Inquiry
MMIW meaning
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
Robert Pickton's nickname
Pig Farmer Killer or The Butcher
The two symbols talked about in the slideshow
Red Hand and Red Dress
True or False, Indigenous women are 6 times more likely to be murdered than non-Indigenous women
True
Wendy Poole Park is located in this city.
Vancouver, BC
The creator of the Red Dress symbol
Jaime Black
What are somethings that Indigenous communties do to help with the MMIW crisis.
Organize search parties.
Hold annual events and rallies to honor victims and spread awareness.
Create Organizations and groups to push for legal reforms and accountability.
How many people did Robert Pickton murder
6 confirmed, allegedly 49
Red Dress day Date
May 5
The 3 main causes for Indigenous women's higher missing and murdered rates.
Systematic Discrimination
Racism
Poverty
What sentence did Wendy Poole's murderer get
Case unsolved
What does the red handprint on the mouth symbolize.
The handprint on the face or mouth often symbolizes the idea that these women’s voices have been silenced by violence and systemic neglect.
In 2016, The Canadian government launched a National inquiry to address the crisis of MMIW. What was the aim of this inquiry.
This was aimed so that they could uncover root causes of violence, discrimination and systemic injustice.
How long was Robert Pickton murdering for
1990s to 2002
What does the Red Dress symbolize
The red dress serves as a visual reminder of the Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals who are missing or have been murdered.