Have you heard about WWW.ABORIGINALALERT.CA?
This initiative shares information about missing Aboriginal people in Canada.
Follow the initiative on social media to stay connected and informed.
#MMIR #MMIWG2S #MissingPeople #AboriginalAlert #CompassionCircle
The City of Edmonton’s inaugural missing and murdered Indigenous relatives (MMIR) conference happened on Jan. 10, we were grateful to participate in this beautiful event.
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What's in the news?
urbanindigenousactiongroup.ca/news
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Now, Rogers Communications says nine of 11 cell towers scheduled to be built along the highway are in service. The company says that when the final two are erected, the new wireless coverage will "ensure continuous coverage" on the entire 720-kilometre stretch of highway.
It takes courage and strength to seek help. ✨
The holidays may be a heavy time for various reasons.
Please take care of yourself and reach out for help and supports if you need them.
#UrbanIndigenous #IndigenousHealing #EveryChildMatters #IndigenousHelpLines #CommunityHealing #NoMoreStolen
A northern Ontario agency providing Indigenous-led community support is expanding.
ISN Maskwa, which is based in Sault Ste. Marie, assists Indigenous communities in leading their own response to emergency situations, including floods and forest fires.
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What's in the news?
Take a look at the News section of the MMIWG2S+ Urban Indigenous Action Group's website to stay in the know!
urbanindigenousactiongroup.ca/news
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It has been 49 years since the murder of Annie Mae Pictou Aquash.Now, a new documentary takes a look at the life and death of the Mi’kmaq activist from Nova Scotia who moved to Boston in 1962 and was killed in 1975.
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
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Jody Wilson-Raybould was the first Indigenous woman elected into Parliament to become the attorney general of Canada back in 2015 and she was elected again as an independent in 2019.
And now, she is a bestselling author.
This day is celebrated annually across the globe on December 10th to honour the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
#HumanRightsDay #IndigenousRights #UrbanIndigenous #MMIWG2S #2SLGBTQQIA
Here is a non-exhaustive list of 16 ways to #ComeTogether #ActNow to end gender-based violence.
This list comes from the Women and Gender Equality section of www.canada.ca
#MMIWG2S #2SLGBTQQIA #gbvawareness #EndTheViolence
In the UIAG’s report, overarching inherent rights and responsibilities apply to the basket of rights, and are referred to as the “blanket” which wraps and protects the baskets.
The basket we're highlighting today is:
The Right to Health and Wellness
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As the #16Days of activism against gender-based violence nears its end we wish to emphasize the importance of ongoing activism year-round!
Explore our post to learn ways you can take action to help end gender-based violence year-round.
#EndGBV #16DaysofActivism #NoExcuse #MMIWG
December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It's also a day to honour the victims of the Polytechnique Montreal tragedy by wearing a white ribbon.
#DVawareness #DVawarenessmonth #16Days #UIAG #MMIWG2S
What's in the news?
Keep up to date with the most current articles relating to Urban Indigenous Reality and the MMIWG2S+ crisis!
Check out full articles here:
urbanindigenousactiongroup.ca/news
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Have you heard about WWW.ABORIGINALALERT.CA?
This initiative shares information about missing Aboriginal people in Canada.
▪️become a community champion
▪️join the compassion circle
▪️share the missing posters online or in community
#MMIR #MMIWG2S #MissingPeople #AboriginalAlert #CompassionCircle
For three years, Jeromy Desjarlais from the Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan has produced his own documentaries under the name No Budget Films.
Next summer, he plans to create a film on MMIW that will include an all Indigenous production staff.
Remember it’s okay to reach out for support. Here are some wellness resources you can utilize or share with anyone needing them.
24/7 Help Line for Indigenous Peoples Across Canada:
📞1-855-242-3310
hopeforwellness.ca
24/7 National Residential School Crisis Line:
📞1-866-925-4419
This year’s theme, ‘Come Together, Act Now’,
Ribbon Flag Raised at Confederation Building to Mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Newfoundland and Labrador, November 25, 2024
❗To read the full press release, find it at urbanindigenousactiongroup.ca/news
#16Days #EndGBV #MMIWG2S+
