Chapter 8: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA People Calls for Justice

Chapter Overview

Before exploring the issues around missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people, it must be stated that this chapter contains difficult stories about violence. As you explore the resources provided, it is important to be mindful to ensure you are engaging in self-care. Information about what it means to be Two-Spirit is also provided. The Elder Teaching about the important role of women as the heart of community stands in stark contrast to the systemic and individual violence being perpetrated on Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Reflective questions and activities based on the four quadrants of the Medicine Wheel are provided, along with further recommended material for viewing, listening, and reading.