Like here in Canada, America saw colonial genocide of Indigenous women and are continuing to face an alarming rate of violence toward Indigenous females. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he stands in solidarity with the victims on both sides of the border and calls for an end to the apathy and lack of political will that has defined the public’s response to the crisis of the murdered and missing. He added it is a tragedy every time someone goes missing.
No one should be ignorant, but instead make themselves aware of the causes and range of impacts of such violence. Teegee says everyone has the duty and responsibility to take action to prevent such violence.
He points out all levels of Government in Canada and the U.S. must put in place meaningful strategies and law reforms to address the root cause of violence in full partnership with Aboriginal Governments and communities. Teegee notes one of the most important steps that needs to be taken is to reform the justice system and advance policing to eliminate racial prejudice.
Since 2017 5,646 Indigenous females have been reported missing in the U.S. more than four in five Indigenous and Alaskan Native women have experienced violence. They are victims of homicide at 10 times the national average.
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