EPL Guest Picks: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives

The Break

by Vermette, Katherena

Book - 2016

The Break is a story of the repercussions of violence and how they impact a family intergenerationally. It is a sad and beautiful story of how trauma and healing both exist and are recreated in our communities. The Break is a story of the repercussions of violence and how they impact a family intergenerationally. It is a sad and beautiful story of how trauma and healing both exist and are recreated in our communities. Show less

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Keetsahnak / Our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Sisters

eBook - 2018

An important collection of stories and essays related to the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, edited by some of the greatest Metis advocates of our time. An important collection of stories and essays related to the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, edited by some of the greatest Metis advocates of our time. Show less

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The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

Streaming Video - 2019

A beautiful and harrowing story of a young Indigenous woman who is navigating the cycles of domestic violence. It takes place in Vancouver and is a very realistic and important exploration of how are communities and people are living today. A beautiful and harrowing story of a young Indigenous woman who is navigating the cycles of domestic violence. It takes place in Vancouver and is a very realistic and important exploration of how are communities and people are living today. Show less

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Highway of Tears

A True Story of Racism, Indifference and the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

by McDiarmid, Jessica

Book - 2019

The story behind the Highway of Tears is a devastating and infuriating one. But it is one that all Canadians should know about. The story behind the Highway of Tears is a devastating and infuriating one. But it is one that all Canadians should know about. Show less

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Our Voice of Fire

A Memoir of a Warrior Rising

by Morin, Brandi

Downloadable Audiobook - 2022

A survivor of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis, Cree/Iroquois/French journalist Brandi Morin discusses her life as a foster kid ...Show more A survivor of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis, Cree/Iroquois/French journalist Brandi Morin discusses her life as a foster kid and runaway who fell victim to predatory men and an oppressive system, as well as her career as an internationally acclaimed journalist who reports on Indigenous oppression in North America. Show less

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Unbroken

My Fight for Survival, Hope, and Justice for Indigenous Women and Girls

by Sterritt, Angela

Book - 2023

A remarkable work of memoir and investigative journalism focusing on missing and murdered Indigenous women, written by an award-winning Gitxsan journalist who survived life on the streets against all odds A remarkable work of memoir and investigative journalism focusing on missing and murdered Indigenous women, written by an award-winning Gitxsan journalist who survived life on the streets against all odds Show less

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The Girl and the Wolf

by Vermette, Katherena

Book - 2019

This Indigenous twist on a classic wolf narrative helps a young reader recognize their own knowledge and abilities to help them come to solutions on their own. This Indigenous twist on a classic wolf narrative helps a young reader recognize their own knowledge and abilities to help them come to solutions on their own. Show less

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Ohpikiihaakan-ohpihmeh (Raised Somewhere Else)

A 60s Scoop Adoptee's Story of Coming Home

by Cardinal, Colleen

eBook - 2018

During the 60s Scoop, over 20,000 Indigenous children in Canada were removed from their biological families, lands, and culture and trafficked across prov...Show more During the 60s Scoop, over 20,000 Indigenous children in Canada were removed from their biological families, lands, and culture and trafficked across provinces, borders, and overseas to be raised in non-Indigenous households. Ohpikiihaakan-ohpihmeh delves into the personal and provocative narrative of Colleen Cardinal's journey growing up in a non-Indigenous household as a 60s Scoop adoptee. Show less

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Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again - NFB

https://www.nfb.ca/film/mary-two-axe-earley/

Web Resource

A history that not many non-Indigenous Canadians are aware of, this film explores the sex discrimination of First Nations women embedded in Canada’s India...Show more A history that not many non-Indigenous Canadians are aware of, this film explores the sex discrimination of First Nations women embedded in Canada’s Indian Act. A very important film about the systemic, lateral and continued violence perpetuated against Indigenous women. Show less

Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/

Web Resource

There are 231 Calls for Justice, this is the the document that outlines them all and why. It is important for anyone interested in the issue of MMIR to read this document. There are 231 Calls for Justice, this is the the document that outlines them all and why. It is important for anyone interested in the issue of MMIR to read this document. Show less

https://teachthegenocide.ca/

Web Resource

A concise and illustrative description of how Canada has committed genocide against Indigenous people. While some may see it as controversial, this plain language guide lays out very clearly how this is in fact the case. A concise and illustrative description of how Canada has committed genocide against Indigenous people. While some may see it as controversial, this plain language guide lays out very clearly how this is in fact the case. Show less

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Gathering: The Strength in Our Stories - City of Edmonton

https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/indigenous-relations-office/missing-murdered-indigenous-relatives-gathering

Web Resource

The City of Edmonton is hosting the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Gathering: The Strength in Our Stories on January 9 and 10, 2025. Thi...Show more The City of Edmonton is hosting the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Gathering: The Strength in Our Stories on January 9 and 10, 2025. This is an opportunity to learn more about the issues and solutions surrounding Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). Those in attendance will hear from a variety of speakers and panellists, Show less

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