Why and How is Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) an Act of Resistance?
As I edited Ernie Crey's speech about his sister and the women's lives on the Downtown East Side, I was in awe. I marvelled at how the street light shone through Dawn's poster as though she were an angel spreading hope for Vancouver's downtown east side.
Understanding why this happened requires asking difficult questions. The people I interviewed for the documentary Moon Water answer the questions asked in this article. I spent seven years documenting the crisis so I could present a thorough exposé of the true situation.
What is systemic injustice?
Why are the MMIWG considered a human rights issue?
Why were so many (MMIWG) cases ignored?
Why does remembering these women and girls matter?
What are some Key Reasons Why Remembering Acts as Resistance? This was actually designed for teachers but anyone interested in learning about the Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will find the post in the link interesting at ritajasperart.com