National Inquiry for MMIW

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has rejected another extension for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) inquiry.

The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will conclude its evidence gathering activities this week in Ottawa. A full schedule of hearings is available on CBC News, as well as a link to watch the hearings live.

Breen Ouellette, a Métis lawyer working for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Vancouver, has announced his resignation.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Inquiry Commissioner Michele Audette has issued an official statement.

Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould represented Canada in the UN's third Universal Periodic Review of human rights. Members of the United Nations Human Rights Council advised Canada to do more to improve the treatment of Indignous women and girls, including providing su

Family members began sharing their stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women during the first hearings held in Smithers, BC, on Tuesday, September 26. The hearings will run through Thursday. The national inquiry will visit eight other communities this fall.

The commissioner of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women has asked a team of forensic investigators to begin reviewing police activity.

Staff of the National Inquiry for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls visited Rankin Inlet to gather information from families for the public hearing that will be held there on December 11. Staff will be available by phone after they leave the community.

Teams of health, legal, and community relations workers are in Saskatchewan this week to meet with families who wish to participate in the process for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). 

Marilyn Poitras recently resigned her position as a commissioner for the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls due to issues with the structure of the inquiry. CBC News interviewed her about her reasons for leaving.