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Windspeaker, 2016-2018

Emma Thomas, a member of the I Stand #InUnity Resource Team, collected each of the articles about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada from Windspeaker in Fall 2017. Dawson Ham collected articles from 2018. 

2018

“10 years missing, Grande Prairie RCMP still looking for Andria Meise.” Windspeaker, May 15, 2018. http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/10-years-missing-grande-prairie-rcmp-still-search-for-andria-meise/

“Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 17-year-old” Windspeaker, May 15, 2018. http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/red-deer-rcmp-seek-public-assistance-to-locate-17-year-old1/

“Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 32-year-old Sabrina Beaverbones.” Windspeaker, April 27, 2018. http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/red-deer-rcmp-seek-public-assistance-to-locate-32-year-old-sabrina-beaverbones/

“RCMP cleared in young mother’s death after stay in cells.” Windspeaker, February 7, 2018. http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/rcmp-cleared-in-young-mothers-death-after-stay-in-cells/

“Shock and outrage from Indigenous women’s organization on latest MMIWG resignation.” Windspeaker, January 12, 2018. http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/shock-and-outrage-from-indigenous-womens-organization-on-latest-mmiwg-resignation/

2017

“12-year-old remains missing, Grande Prairie RCMP seek public’s assistance.” Windspeaker, November 28, 2017. http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/12-year-old-remains-missing-grande-prairie-rcmp-seek-publics-assistance/

“Support for MMIWG inquiry is being discouraged, says retired minister.” Windspeaker, November 10, 2017. http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/support-for-mmiwg-inquiry-is-being-discouraged-says-retired-minister/

“Police apathy, lack of support becomes recurring theme of MMIWG inquiry.” Police apathy, lack of support becomes recurring theme of MMIWG inquiry.” Windspeaker, November 10, 2017. http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/police-apathy-lack-of-support-becomes-recurring-theme-of-mmiwg-inquiry/

“Hard reset for inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women demanded.” Windspeaker, October 10 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/hard-reset-for-inquiry-into-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-demanded/

“Tribal council hosts own MMIWG gathering to avoid trauma and disrespect to families.” Windspeaker, September 13, 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/tribal-council-hosts-its-own-mmiwg-gathering-to-avoid-trauma-and-disrespect-to-families/

“Nova Scotia pledges to support families through the MMIWG Inquiry.” Windspeaker, September 8 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/nova-scotia-pledges-to-support-families-through-the-mmiwg-inquiry/

Narine, Shari. “MMIWG inquiry will hear Amber’s family in Edmonton in November.” Windspeaker, September 5 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/mmiwg-inquiry-will-hear-ambers-family-in-edmonton-in-november/

Narine, Shari. “MMIWG inquiry team heading to Edmonton for family gatherings.” Windspeaker, August 31, 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/mmiwg-inquiry-team-heading-to-edmonton-for-family-gatherings/

Smith, Andrea. “MMIWG Inquiry: Scrap it and reset, says long-time leader.” Windspeaker, July 3 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/mmiwg-inquiry-scrap-it-and-reset-says-long-time-leader/

Smith, Andrea. “1200 Copper Tears represent prayers for murdered and missing Indigenous women.” Windspeaker, July 11 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/1200-copper-tears-and-prayers-for-murdered-and-missing-women-and-girls/

“Saskatchewan leader wants #MMIWG commissioners to resign.” Windspeaker, May 30 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/saskatchewan-leader-wants-mmiwg-commissioners-to-resign/

Narine, Shari. “Unit to eliminate obstacles for families involved with MMIWG inquiry.” Windspeaker, May 23, 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/unit-to-eliminate-obstacles-for-families-involved-with-mmiwg-inquiry/

“National Chief Perry Bellegarde calls for clear communication from MMIWG inquiry.” Windspeaker, May 23 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/national-chief-perry-bellegarde-calls-for-clear-communication-from-mmiwg-inquiry/

“BREAKING: Update on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry.” Windspeaker, May 19 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/breaking-update-on-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls-inquiry/

Narine, Shari. “Sentator has faith in MMIWG commission.” Windspeaker, April 28, 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/senator-has-faith-in-mmiwg-commission/

 “Regional advisory meetings postponed of National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.” Windspeaker, April 13 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/regional-advisory-meetings-postponed-of-national-inquiry-into-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women/

“Details remain unavailable on next week’s Edmonton engagement by MMIWG national inquiry.” Windspeaker, April 13 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/details-remain-unavailable-on-edmonton-engagement-by-mmiwg-national-inquiry/

“Still standing and ready to tell their terrible stories: MMIW Inquiry.” Windspeaker, March 29 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/still-standing-and-ready-to-tell-their-terrible-stories-mmiw-inquiry/

“First Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s inquiry hearings to be held May 29 in Whitehorse.” Windspeaker, March 28 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/first-missing-and-murdered-womens-inquiry-hearings-to-be-held-may-29-in-whitehorse/

Narine, Shari. “Lead commissioner of MMIW inquiry shares frustration of slow start.” Windspeaker, February 7 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/lead-commissioner-of-mmiw-inquiry-shares-frustration-of-slow-start/

Narine, Shari. “Missing and murdered women’s commission will probe police behaviour.” Windspeaker, November 22 2017.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/missing-and-murdered-womens-commission-will-probe-police-behaviour/

2016

Narine, Shari. “Canada continues to fail Indigenous women under the Indian Act.” Windspeaker, October 27 2016.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/canada-continues-to-fail-indigenous-women-under-the-indian-act/

Narine, Shari. “What’s hanging up MMIW inquiry commission?” Windspeaker, October 17 2016.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/whats-hanging-up-mmiw-inquiry-commission/

Narine, Shari. “Man walks Highway of Tears: Deaths are everyone’s concern.” Windspeaker, September 15, 2016.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/man-walks-highway-of-tears-deaths-are-everyones-concern/

Narine, Shari. “Commission has authority to conduct MMIWG inquiry as ‘they see fit.’” Windspeaker, August 3 2016.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/commission-has-authority-to-conduct-mmiwg-inquiry-as-they-see-fit/

Narine, Shari. “Liberals failing to meet expectations of consultation on MMIW.” Windspeaker, July 15 2016.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/liberals-failing-to-meet-expectations-of-consultation-on-mmiw/

Narine, Shari. “Search for Caitlin: Chiefs must take steps to care for Indigenous women, end violence against them.” Windspeaker, June 7 2016.
http://www.windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/search-for-caitlin-chiefs-must-take-steps-to-care-for-indigenous-women-end-violence-