Calgary, Alberta – A Siksika man has been sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for his involvement in a brutal stabbing that left a Calgary woman covered in blood from head to toe. The sentence was handed down by Justice Mark Tyndale, who took into account the tragic Indigenous background of Troy Eagle Tail … Read more
El Alto, Bolivia – Lidia Mayta’s journey to becoming a taekwondo trainer for Indigenous women in Bolivia began with a life-threatening encounter with would-be robbers outside her home. In response to the attack that left her feeling helpless, Mayta found empowerment through learning self-defense skills. Mayta, a 56-year-old shopkeeper and community health secretary, credits her … Read more
El Alto, Bolivia – Lidia Mayta’s journey into the world of taekwondo began with a harrowing encounter with would-be robbers outside her home. Three years later, she is now empowering other Indigenous women in Bolivia to defend themselves against gender-based violence that plagues their society. Mayta credits the quick intervention of her neighbors for saving … Read more
MASKWACIS, Alberta – The heartbreaking story of Shirley Soosay’s disappearance and her eventual identification through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) highlights the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women in North America. This case sheds light on the struggles of Indigenous families to find closure and justice for their loved ones. Violet Soosay, Shirley’s niece, expressed … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Five New Mexico lawmakers are urging the state attorney general to establish a task force focused on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people. This comes after Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham quietly disbanded a previous task force dedicated to addressing this national crisis. The lawmakers have introduced Senate Joint Memorial 2 … Read more
Gobindaganj, Bangladesh – Hundreds of indigenous people in Bangladesh gathered on Jan. 11 to form a human chain, demanding justice for the murder of a Catholic government officer. The protesters, who assembled in Gobindaganj in Bangladesh’s northern Gaibandha district, accused a local lawmaker of involvement in the death of Ovidio Mardy, an acting assistant land … Read more
WE’KOQMA’Q FIRST NATION, Cape Breton – New highway signs are drawing attention as drivers pass through We’koqma’q First Nation along Highway 105, raising awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The face on the signs belongs to 16-year-old Aleah Young of Eskasoni First Nation, who won the pageant for Mi’kmaq Summer Games and … Read more