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Mistreated Native women: the government must take action

As Canadians become increasingly aware of the disproportionate amount of violence that Aboriginal women and girls across the country face, support for a federal inquiry into the issue has gained momentum. However, the federal government’s inaction serves as a reminder that Aboriginal women continue to face various race-related hurdles when it comes to receiving both the respect and services they are entitled to. While Aboriginal women make up just 4.3 per cent of the female population, they account for roughly 16 per cent of all female homicide victims. Over 1,000 Aboriginal women were confirmed missing or murdered between 1980 and…

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