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Mar 9: Sarolta Saskiw takes a look at how serious the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women really is in Alberta. We meet a young aboriginal woman who is tired of being a victim and is on a mission to end the vicious cycle of women disappearing or being killed in her community.

It’s been seven years since the 231 calls to justice were released from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit Individuals. But many advocates say not enough progress is being made to end the violence. Marney Blunt reports.

Chilliwack’s mayor says one of his city’s most beloved murals will be repaired following an act of vandalism that has racist overtones. As Kristen Robinson reports, the image of a First Nations woman was damaged on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Peterborough marked Red Dress Day on Tuesday to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous, women, girls and two-spirit people. Madeleine McColl reports:

Solemn events are being held across B.C. and the country Wednesday to highlight Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Grace Ke has more on what this National Day of Awareness known as “Red Dress Day” hopes to accomplish.

The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre is marking Red Dress Day with a march in downtown Kelowna. The event raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

For more than 15 years, May 5th has marked Red Dress Day, a national day of remembrance honoring missing and murdered Indigenous women, girl, and two spirit people. Here in Kingston, Red Dresses were seen across the city in a powerful visual call for awareness and change.

Advocates for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are calling out the Manitoba government and child welfare agencies. Despite million dollars in funding, many children are still falling through the cracks. Melissa Ridgen reports.

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre held a Red Dress Day walk for murdered and missing Indigenous women. We joined them on the walk and learned what the day means.

From coast to coast to coast, red dresses are hanging in open spaces in the country. Hersh Singh reports on an emotional Red Dress Day across Canada, paying tribute to murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and two spirited people who never made it home.

Two years after New Brunswick released its plan following the report into the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the province’s auditor general says most of the actions have yet to be completed and calls it “unacceptable.” Anna Mandin reports.

Three men have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains in connection with the death of Melinda Lynxleg, a 40-year-old Manitoba woman who first went missing five years ago.

Three men have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains in connection with the death of Melinda Lynxleg, a 40-year-old Manitoba woman who first went missing five years ago. Plus, fewer people are supporting charities and foundations as the rising cost of living is making for tougher decisions.

Following Regina’s annual Point-in-Time count, several community groups come together to offer support and food for those struggling with homelessness. The RCMP holds a walk in the city to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The University of Regina Cougars Swimming team prepares to dive into a new season in the pool.

Across the country, “Sisters in Spirit” vigils are being held this weekend to remember and honour Indigenous women who are still missing or have been found murdered. In Vancouver, one of those memorials puts the spotlight back on the cases of three young women: Chelsea Poorman, Tatyanna Harrison and Noelle O’Soup. Taya Fast reports.

Now entering day four of her hunger strike outside the regina landfill, family and supporters are starting to join Michele Bear on her journey.

A musical duo from the Okanagan have released a song to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people. Sydney Morton reports.

Communities across Saskatchewan marked Red Dress Day with walks, ceremonies and gatherings to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.

The City of Peterborough marked Red Dress Day with a short ceremony outside City Hall where red dresses hung on trees and on the windows of City Hall. May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People.

Monday marked Red Dress Day – a national day to remember and honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Katherine Dornian reports on how Winnipeggers observed the occasion.