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MIMMIW stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (sometimes MMIWG2S to include girls, women, and 2-Spirit people). It’s a movement raising awareness about the disproportionate violence Indigenous women, girls, and 2-Spirit people face in Canada and the U.S.
A few respectful ways to engage in Ontario:
- Learn from Indigenous-led sources in Canada, like NWAC (Native Women’s Association of Canada) and local groups around Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area.
- Notice Red Dress Day (May 5) and Sisters in Spirit Vigils (Oct 4); attend or support if invited.
- Listen to families and communities leading the work; amplify rather than speak over.
- Support Indigenous-led services and advocacy (e.g., MMIWG-focused programs, survivor support).
In Ontario, the OPP investigates MMIW cases in areas they police and works with Indigenous communities, First Nations police services, and groups like NWAC. Nationally, MMIW advocates have called for better data, culturally grounded supports, and implementation of the MMIWG Inquiry calls for justice.
Source: MMIW website
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