National inquiry will close registration to speak on April 20

Registration will close April 20 for families and survivors wanting to address the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to share their stories in the Truth Gathering Process, Community Hearings and statement gathering.

Commissioners released a statement March 26, encouraging all family members and survivors wanting to participate to register. Individuals need to provide their name, contact information and location in any of the following ways:

• By Phone: 1-844-348-4119
• By Fax: 604-775-5009
• By Mail: PO Box 500, Station A – Vancouver, BC, V6C 2N3
• Or by Email: mailto:profile@mmiwg-ffada.ca

“The stories of families and survivors are the heart and soul of the National Inquiry,” said Chief Commissioner Marion Buller. “Every truth shared will guide the next important stages of the investigation and help to inform our recommendations for change.”

Since the National Inquiry opened the registration process during Fall 2016, more than 1,400 family members and survivors have registered to participate. To date, approximately 880 family members and survivors have shared their personal stories through community hearings and statement gatherings across the country.  

The Commissioners’ mandate is to examine and report on the systemic causes of all forms of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ people in Canada by looking at patterns and underlying factors.

The mandate also includes examining institutional practices and policies implemented in response to violence experienced by Indigenous women and girls, including examining police investigation practices and responses, as part of this public investigation.

The commission though commits to review the possibility of re-opening the registration process once the government has officially responded to the National Inquiry’s extension request.