MMIWG
Moose Hide Campaign Day combats violence against Indigenous women and children
May 30, 2024By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer Content warning: references to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and residential schools. May 16 was Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day organized by the “BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children.” Seeing the rise of Indigenous women and children who have faced violence in Canada, the campaign has been working for over 10 years using “Indigenous ceremony and traditional ways of learning and healing” to raise awareness. The Peak corresponded with Omar Karim, national director for post-secondary engagement initiatives, for more information. The campaign…
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Annual International Women’s Day march returns
February 26, 2024By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Editor’s note: Karissa Ketter, a current editor who worked on the article, is an organizer of this event. The Peak acknowledges this and has taken steps to prevent conflicts of interest or potential bias from…
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Angela Sterritt discusses systemic violence against Indigenous women
October 10, 2023By: Karissa Ketter, News Editor Editor’s Note: This article was updated on October 13, to correct the title of the Haíłzaqv (Heiltsuk) Washing Ceremony. Also, to correct that Angela Sterritt investigated the cases of Ramona Wilson and Tina Fontaine in…
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Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls need more attention and media coverage
October 19, 2021by Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Content warning: Mention of murder, disappearances,and anti-Indigenous racism In Canada, 1,200 Indigenous women have been estimated to be missing or murdered from 1980 to 2012. However, many Indigenous rights groups report that the number is…
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Art plays a vital part on the road to decolonization
July 4, 2021By: Vrinda Kapadia, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of violence against Indigenous communities Despite persistent and deliberate human rights violations and abuses, Indigenous communities across Canada have shown tremendous resilience and solidarity throughout the years. Major art projects, initiatives, and…
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Keep MMIWG in your hearts this Valentine’s Day
February 6, 2021by Saman Dara, SFU Student Indigenous women are leaders, community developers, Knowledge Keepers, negotiators, and life givers; they are the heart of their Nations. In order to fulfill these roles, Indigenous women require space, health, and safety, all of which…
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Red Dresses are a Meaningful Art Installation, Not Forgotten Clothing
May 17, 2019By: Alison Wick, Arts Editor All images courtesy of Kim John On May 5, the unofficial National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), SFU music student Toni Yake (Mohawk) and health sciences student Kim…
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