Heroes, legends and the strength to overcome violence and uncertainty
1,200 is just a number. A number that is abstract and distant. But what if it's 1,200 names? 1,200 missing or murdered women. 1,200 of your daughters, your mothers and sisters. 1,200 voices... silenced.
1,200 is just a number. A number that is abstract and distant.
But what if it's 1,200 names? 1,200 missing or murdered women. 1,200 of your daughters, your mothers and sisters.
1,200 voices... silenced.
One year ago, Rinelle Harper made national headlines when was brutally assaulted and left for dead in Winnipeg's Assiniboine River. But she survived. Harper addressed a stadium filled with students at We Day in Winnipeg to share her message about education and overcoming violence.
The Liberal government is following through on a campaign promise to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls within the first 100 days of taking office. Carolyn Bennett is the newly appointed minister of Indigenous Affairs, she's already talking to families about what an inquiry should do.
Hilda Anderson-Pyrz welcomes an inquiry. Four years ago Hilda's sister, Dawn Anderson, died under mysterious circumstances. For the past three years, she has organized a day of remembrance in Winnipeg for those 1,200 women and girls.
Little Pine First Nation in Saskatchewan is dealing with some major problems. Growing crime, violence and drug abuse has the small community saying enough. They're coming up with strategies that range from restorative justice to banishment.
Prince George, B.C. is using tradition as part of its corrections model. Elder Marcel Gagnon, and two prisoners who are about to be released, invited the CBC's Betsy Trumpener to witness their water ceremony.
A Tribe Called Red - All Day
Eekwol - I Will Not Be Conquered
The Jerry Cans - Qanuinngittuq
Tom Jackson - City Lights