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Eagle Feather News, 2013-2018

Emily Hall, a member of the I Stand #InUnity Resource Team, collected each of the articles about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada from Eagle Feather News in Fall 2017. Emma Stelter collected articles from Eagle Feather News in Winter 2018. 

2018

EFN Staff. “Rallies held in support of Tina Fontaine.” Eagle Feather News, February 26, 2018. http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/rallies-held-in-support-of-tina-fontaine 

EFN Staff. “Executive Director of MMIWG national inquiry resigns.” Eagle Feather News, January 12th, 2018. http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/executive-director-of-mmiwg-national-inquiry-resigns 

2017

EFN Staff. “News maker of 2017: MMIWG national inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, December 19th, 2017. http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/newsmaker-of-2017-mmiwg-national-inquiry 

Halfe, Louise. “Introspection on violence against women: we must all look inward to restore balance.” Eagle Feather News, November 28th, 2017. http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/introspection-on-violence-against-women-we-must-all-look-inward-to-restore-balance 

Laskowski, Chelsea. “Request for 2nd set of Sask. MMIWG inquiry hearings goes unheeded, upcoming Nunavut hearing postponed as Saskatoon hearings close.” Eagle Feather News, November 24th, 2017. http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/request-for-2nd-set-of-sask-mmiwg-inquiry-hearings-goes-unheeded-upcoming-nunavut-hearing-postponed-as-saskatoon-hearings-close 

 Laskowski, Chelsea. “Commissioners say they are committed to MMIWG inquiry process, families.” Eagle Feather News, November 22nd, 2017. http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/commissioners-say-they-are-committed-to-mmiwg-inquiry-process-families 

 Laskowski, Chelsea. “Opening ceremony prepares Saskatoon for first day of National Inquiry into MMIWG.” Eagle Feather News, November 21st, 2017.  http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/opening-ceremony-prepares-saskatoon-for-first-day-of-national-inquiry-into-mmiwg 

 Laskowski, Chelsea. “Raw, emotional testimony heard at first day of MMIWG public hearings.” Eagle Feather News, November 21st, 2017.  http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/raw-emotional-testimony-heard-at-first-day-of-mmiwg-public-hearings 

EFN Staff. “New initiative to help families of MMIWG gather information.” Eagle Feather News, October 22nd, 2017. http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/new-initiative-to-help-families-of-mmiwg-gather-information

Sawatzky, Katie Doke. “Families of MMIW tear into commissioners at AFN AGA.” Eagle Feather News, July 27th, 2017.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/families-of-mmiw-tear-into-commissioners-at-afn-aga

“Commissioner Marilyn Poitras latest to resign from MMIWG inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, July 11th, 2017.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/index.php?detail=2876

Ledding, Andréa. “Quilts to provide comfort as MMIW inquiry process begins.” Eagle Feather News, May 30th, 2017.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/index.php?detail=2796

“Monument to MMIW unveiled at Saskatoon Police headquarters.” Eagle Feather News, May 8th, 2017.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2756

“Concerns arise over communication, progress of MMIW inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, April 6th, 2017.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/index.php?detail=2696

“Families of MMIW women hope to prevent violence through education.” Eagle Feather News, March 28th, 2017.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/families-of-mmiw-women-hope-to-prevent-violence-through-education

“Web poll results: Readers cite violence as biggest issue facing Indigenous women.” Eagle Feather News, March 23rd, 2017.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/web-poll-results-readers-cite-violence-as-biggest-issue-facing-indigenous-women

“Families of MMIW remember loved ones on Valentine’s Day.” Eagle Feather News, February 14th, 2017.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/families-of-mmiw-remember-loved-ones-on-valentines-day

“Lead commission council named for MMIW national inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, January 19th, 2017.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/lead-commission-council-named-for-mmiw-national-inquiry

2016

Esperance, Morgan. “Mother of late daughter hopes to create positive legacy.” Eagle Feather News, October 16th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/mother-of-late-daughter-hopes-to-create-positive-legacy

Ledding, Andréa. “Missing, murdered women honoured at annual Sisters in Spirit vigil.” Eagle Feather News, October 5th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/missing-murdered-women-honoured-at-annual-sisters-in-spirit-vigil

“Annual vigil for MMIWG to be held in locations across Canada.” Eagle Feather News, October 3rd, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2336

Iskwewuk Ewichiwitochik. “Letter to the Editor: Column on MMIWG hurtful and reckless.” Eagle Feather News, September 16th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2314

Ledding, Andréa. “Indigenous women honoured at annual awards gala.” Eagle Feather News, Septemeber 9th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2298

Macdonald, Neil. “Opinions: Why clicking on this story about Indigenous people matters.” Eagle Feather News, September 9th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2297

Lagimodiere, John. “Op-ed: Will there finally be justice for families of MMIW?” Eagle Feather News, August 17th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2274

Goulding, Warren. “Opinion: Looking back at Just Another Indian.” Eagle Feather News, August 17th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/opinion-looking-back-at-just-another-indian

“Inquiry to examine root causes of MMIW national tragedy.” Eagle Feather News, August 12th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2266

“FSIN and families welcome launch of National inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, August 3rd, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2257

“NWAC welcomes launch of MMIW inquiry, cites some concerns.” Eagle Feather News, August 3rd, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/index.php?detail=2255

“Commissioners named for MMIW inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, August 3rd, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2256

“St. Mary’s students give voice to missing and murdered Aboriginal women.” Eagle Feather News, March 21st, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/st-marys-students-give-voice-to-missing-and-murdered-aboriginal-women

Mandes, Janelle. “Saskatoon honours MMIW with a march and round dance.” Eagle Feather News, March 9th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1948

Needham, Fraser. “Senator wants courts to recognize vulnerability of Indigenous females.” Eagle Feather News, March 7th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/senator-wants-courts-to-recognize-vulnerability-of-indigenous-females

“Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Pre-Inquiry Online Survey.” Eagle Feather News, January 6th, 2016.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls-pre-inquiry-online-survey

2015

“AFN welcomes news of MMIW national inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, December 9th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1759

Needham, Fraser. “Liberal government says extensive consultations will precede national inquiry into MMIW.” Eagle Feather News, December 9th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1758

“Iskwewuk E-Wichiwitochik marks 10 years of supporting, advocating for families of MMIW.” Eagle Feather News, December 6th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1752

“Body of missing woman found, man charged in her death.” Eagle Feather News, November 27th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/body-of-missing-woman-found-man-charged-in-her-death

“10th anniversary of vigil honouring MMIW.” Eagle Feather News, October 5th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1608

“AFN outlines its election priorities.” Eagle Feather News, September 3rd, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/afn-outlines-its-election-priorities

“AFN says NDP accouchement ‘makes strides’ in addressing violence against women, girls.” Eagle Feather News, September 1st, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1521

“Mulcair promises funds for women fleeing violence.” Eagle Feather News, September 1st, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/mulcair-promises-funds-for-women-fleeing-violence

Lake, Christopher. “MISSING: Tasheena Desjarlais, Doris Custer.” Eagle Feather News, August 31st, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/missing-tasheena-desjarlais-doris-custer

Ledding, Andréa. “Walking for all missing, murdered.” Eagle Feather News, August 12th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1474

Head, Tiffany. “RTSIS hosts its 11th annual barbeque for Tamra Keepness.” Eagle Feather News, July 5th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1413

Baptiste, Cecilia. “And the Indigenous Newsmaker of the Year goes to…” Eagle Feather News, June 30th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1406

Head, Tiffany. “Church bells ring across Canada for MMIW.” Eagle Feather News, June 19th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1366

Head, Tiffany. “RCMP releases 2015 review of MMIW cases; Indigenous women still over-represented.” Eagle Feather News, June 19th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1372

“RCMP investigating PA woman’s death.” Eagle Feather News, June 18th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/rcmp-investigating-pa-womans-death

Head, Tiffany. “’Rise Up’ and raise awareness on violence against women.” Eagle Feather News, June 4th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1332

“Churches organize study day into issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls.” Eagle Feather News, April 17th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1218

“FOUND: Heather Flett.” Eagle Feather News, April 16th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/found-heather-flett

“AFN National Chief demands RCMP, federal gov’t share info on MMIW.” Eagle Feather News, April 10th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1194

“Ontario woman writing play about missing, murdered Aboriginal women.” Eagle Feather News, April 7th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1186

Ledding, Andréa. “Book explores relationship between land, violence against Indigenous women.” Eagle Feather News, March 16th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/book-explores-relationship-between-land-violence-against-indigenous-women

Lagimodiere, John. “Op-ed: Everyone do your part to end violence against women.” Eagle Feather News, March 16th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/op-ed-everyone-do-your-part-to-end-violence-against-women

Mikolayenko, Linda. “T-shirt message pushes for inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, March 15th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1136

Needham, Fraser. “Saskatoon roundtable seeks solutions to problem of violence against Indigenous women.” Eagle Feather News, February 20th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/saskatoon-roundtable-seeks-solutions-to-problem-of-violence-against-indigenous-women

“Historical MISSING case: Danita Bigeagle.” Eagle Feather News, February 9th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/historical-missing-case-danita-bigeagle

“SUMA joins call for national inquiry into missing, murdered Aboriginal women.” Eagle Feather News, February 4th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/suma-joins-call-for-national-inquiry-into-missing-murdered-aboriginal-women

Dumont, Dawn. “That’s What She Said: The Best and Worst of 2014.” Eagle Feather News, February 1st, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=1038

“Call for Artists: Monuments for Missing & Murdered Aboriginal Women.” Eagle Feather News, January 14th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/call-for-artists-monument-for-missing-murdered-aboriginal-women

Mandes, Jeanelle. “Regina high school unveils benches to support victims of violence.” Eagle Feather News, January 7th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/regina-high-school-unveils-benches-to-support-victims-of-violence

Tootoosis, Tyrone. “Overwhelming response to exhibit honouring Indigenous women.” Eagle Feather News, January 5th, 2015.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/overwhelming-response-to-exhibit-honouring-indigenous-women

2014

“National Day of Remembrance, Action on violence against women marked in province.” Eagle Feather News, December 5th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/national-day-of-remembrance-action-on-violence-against-women-marked-in-province

Lake, Christopher. “MISSING: Ashley Wilson & Keshia Benjamin.” Eagle Feather News, December 2nd, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/missing-ashley-wilson-keshia-benjamin

“Search of wells comes up empty.” Eagle Feather News, November 9th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/search-of-wells-comes-up-empty

“Exhibit needs fire keepers.” Eagle Feather News, November 4th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/exhibit-needs-fire-keepers

“Powerful exhibit honours missing, murdered women.” Eagle Feather News, November 2nd, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/powerful-exhibit-honours-missing-murdered-women

“FSIN Vice Chief Kimberly Jonathan says National Action Plan on Family Violence not enough.” Eagle Feather News, September 17th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/fsin-vice-chief-kimberly-jonathan-says-national-action-plan-on-family-violence-not-enough

Ledding, Andréa. “Warrior Woman.” Eagle Feather News, September 12th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/warrior-woman

Leddin, Andréa. “What are we going to do about it?” Eagle Feather News, August 27th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/what-are-we-going-to-do-about-it

Ledding, Andréa. “Walking for National Inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, August 26th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/missing/walking-for-national-inquiry

Mandes, Jeanelle. “24-hour candlelight vigil honours Indigenous women.” Eagle Feather News, August 16th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/24-hour-candlelight-vigil-honours-indigenous-women

“Plans underway for missing women’s monument.” Eagle Feather News, August 11th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/plans-underway-for-missing-womens-monument

Butte, Pilot. “Josh Lemay, Krista Penunsi.” Eagle Feather News, July 22nd, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/josh-lemay-krista-penunsi

Mandes, Jeanelle. “BBQ marks somber anniversary of little girl’s disappearance.” Eagle Feather News, July 5th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/bbq-marks-somber-anniversary-of-little-girls-disappearance

“Vigil held as police appeal to public for help finding missing woman.” Eagle Feather News, July 2nd, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/vigil-held-as-police-appeal-to-public-for-help-finding-missing-woman

Mandes, Jeanelle. “Lead SIS orgnanizer gives voice to Indigenous women at vigil.” Eagle Feather News, June 12th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/lead-sis-organizer-gives-voice-to-indigenous-women-at-vigil

Mandes, Jeanelle. “SK RCMP wants focus on prevention in light of report.” Eagle Feather News, May 21st, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/sk-rcmp-wants-focus-on-prevention-in-light-of-report

“Prominent educator joins calls for action, mulls AFN leadership run.” Eagle Feather News, May 20th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/prominent-educator-joins-calls-for-action-mulls-afn-leadership-run

“Kale Jimmy.” Eagle Feather News, May 20th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/kale-jimmy

“Missing Persons Week: Historical Case of Ernestine Kasyon.” Eagle Feather News, May 10th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/missing-persons-week-historical-case-of-ernestine-kasyon

“May is Missing Children’s Month.” Eagle Feather News, May 1st, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/may-is-missing-childrens-month

“Ebonie Brertton: Lloydminster.” Eagle Feather News, April 27th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/ebonie-brertton-lloydminster

“One month later, national vigil keeps up the pressure.” Eagle Feather News, March 26th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/one-month-later-national-vigil-keeps-up-the-pressure

Marks, Don. “Opinion: How can 824 women disappear without raising alarm?” Eagle Feather News, March 17th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/opinion-how-can-824-women-disappear-without-raising-alarm

“Saunders murder spurs call to action in SK.” Eagle Feather News, March 13th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/saunders-murder-spurs-call-to-action-in-sk

“AFN renews call for public inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, February 27th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/afn-renews-call-for-public-inquiry

“Tamra Keepness: Regina.” Eagle Feather News, January 15th, 2014.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/tamra-keepness-regina

2013

“Charges Laid in Murder of Northern Sask Woman.” Eagle Feather News, December 12th, 2013.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/charges-laid-in-murder-of-northern-sask-woman

“AFN Women’s Council Renews Call of National Inquiry.” Eagle Feather News, December 6th, 2013.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/afn-womens-council-renews-call-of-national-inquiry

“Missing Northern Woman’s Death Ruled Homicide.” Eagle Feather News, December 3rd, 2013.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/missing-northern-womans-death-ruled-homicide

Bird, Judy. “Powerful art installation honours missing, murdered women.” Eagle Feather News, November 26th, 2013.
http://www.eaglefeathernews.com/archive/powerful-art-installation-honours-missing-murdered-women