Jan 16 Slides MMIWG

MMIWG

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, a social phenomenon related to the violence faced by Indigenous women and girls.

MMIWG2S

An acronym standing for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and LGBTQ2S+, highlighting the inclusion of Two-Spirit individuals.

Highway of Tears

A stretch of highway in British Columbia where many Indigenous women have gone missing or been found murdered.

Indian Act

A Canadian law that historically has oppressed Indigenous people, specifically impacting the rights and status of Indigenous women.

Pickton murders

The case involving Robert Pickton, a serial killer charged with the murders of numerous women, primarily Indigenous, in Vancouver.

Tina Fontaine

A 15-year-old Indigenous girl whose death in 2014 highlighted the issue of violence against Indigenous women in Canada.

Two-Spirit

A term used by many Indigenous peoples to refer to individuals who embody both masculine and feminine qualities.

Cultural Revitalization

Efforts to revive and strengthen Indigenous cultures, including language, traditions, and community practices.

Statistical Data on Violence

Data indicating that Indigenous women experience violence at significantly higher rates than non-Indigenous women.

National Inquiry into MMIWG

A Canadian government initiative established to investigate and address the causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls.