When I read the statistics about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls from the “The Issues of Missing and Murdered Women in Canada Teaching Unit” and the Native Women’s Association of Canada fact sheet, I felt horrible and shocked. I can’t believe that there are so many Indigenous women and girls that have gone missing or have been murdered over the years. It makes me feel very sad and scared for Indigenous females when I think that most of the murdered and missing women are mothers and how this effects their families. They have children who now have no mothers and it’s really sad to think about. I wonder why this is happening to mostly Indigenous women and I think more needs to be done. There is such a long list of ways to help and support Indigenous Peoples in the Calls to Action, but it doesn’t it seem like enough is happening to change or lower the number of Indigenous women and girls who are going missing. Number 41 calls for an investigation into the high number of Indigenous woman and girls who are victimized and also to investigate the effects of residential schools. I think of my own family and how connected we are to each other and we support one another. I’m lucky to be close with my grandparents and aunts and uncles and cousins who I see all the time. I think about what it would be like if I was separated from these people. The thought scares me. This makes me think of how hard it must be for Indigenous families that might worry that at any time one of their female family members could go missing. I think the Calls to Action for including Indigenous lessons and teaching in education is a way for people to learn more about missing and murdered women and girls, but also other things about Indigenous Peoples. For example, I wouldn’t know about MMIWG and Red Dress Day if I did not take this class. I think it’s important for people to learn more about the history of Indigenous Peoples and what is going on in our country because it can help Indigenous people feel more supported if others know their stories and what goes on in their community. I hope that by reading my infographic, people will see the statistics and will be as shocked and worried as I am and that they will do something to support Indigenous women and girls.
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