Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls - UBC News
The Conversation published an op-ed by Margaret Moss, a UBC nursing professor and the director of the First Nations House of Learning.
news.ubc.caHere’s a concise update on the latest news about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) as of now.
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Recent developments in Canada include ongoing searches related to high-profile cases in Manitoba, where remains believed to be from Indigenous women were investigated at landfills, highlighting continued efforts by governments and communities to locate answers and provide closure. This has drawn national attention to the broader MMIWG crisis and the need for systemic reforms.[1]
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Media coverage this year continues to emphasize family advocacy, inquests, and investigations into deaths of Indigenous women and girls in several urban centers, with calls for independent investigations and better policing practices to address mishandling concerns raised by families.[2]
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Official federal and provincial/territorial efforts persist, including annual reporting and public updates from Crown-Indigenous relations and northern affairs, focusing on violence prevention and accountability for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.[4][10]
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Background context such as the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (2016–2019) remains a reference point for current policy discussions, underscoring the report’s findings about systemic factors and the need for ongoing action.[5]
If you want, I can narrow to a specific region (e.g., Manitoba or British Columbia) or pull the very latest headlines from a particular outlet. I can also share reliable resources for families seeking inquests or closures.[1][2][4]