Tag Archives: Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women in Canada

REMEMBERING ALL WOMEN ON DECEMBER 6TH: “MOVE A MOUNTAIN”, A POEM BY JANET MARIE ROGERS

Every December 6th hundreds of vigils are held across the land now known as Canada for the 14 white women killed in “The Montreal Massacre”.  Many people have pointed out that women from many different groups (Aboriginal, Of Colour, Trans, … Continue reading

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OP ED: ANTI VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND RESURGENCE

Anti-Violence Against Indigenous Women and Resurgence By Christine Luza On February 14th, Anishinaabe voices will be heard clearly and loudly across Canada. When most would be settling down for a special evening with their beloveds, Indigenous women, men, Elders and allies will … Continue reading

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DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE 800+ MISSING AND MURDERED ABORIGINAL WOMEN IN CANADA?

Canada is seen as a safe haven for many peoples.  When Canada is talked of it is described as a melting pot and as the most diverse place on earth.  Often, it is made to sound like a utopia. It … Continue reading

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TALKING CANADA’S 800+ MISSING AND MURDERED ABORIGINAL WOMEN ON INDIGENOUS WAVES RADIO

Indigenous Waves Radio had a special show on the 800+ Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women in Canada.  Native Women’s Association of Canada spoke with co-host Susan Blight and I. Listen and learn about the growing epidemic that big media covers … Continue reading

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FEBRUARY 2012: THOUGHTS ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THE FEBRUARY 14TH RALLY FOR THE 800+ MISSING AND MURDERED ABORIGINAL WOMEN IN CANADA

February 2012: Thoughts On Black History Month and the February 14th Rally For the 800+ Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women in Canada By Jorge Antonio Vallejos We’re two days away from the end of February.  It’s been an interesting 27 … Continue reading

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HONOURING AND REMEMBERING INDIGENOUS WOMEN: INTERVIEW WITH WANDA WHITEBIRD + REVIEW OF “FIREWEED # 22: NATIVE WOMEN”

FIREWEED #22: Native Women Edited by: Ivy Chaske Connie Fife Jan Champagne Edna King Midnight Sun Reviewed by Susan Blight Traditionally in Ojibwe culture, as in many Indigenous North American cultures, women’s voices were valorized and their contribution to society … Continue reading

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