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CBC
12-05-2025
- CBC
Your answers: What is something that you learned about MMIWG2S+?
We asked, you answered CONTENT WARNING: This story contains information about violence against Indigenous people. Consider reading it with a trusted adult. It's common to have an emotional reaction to the news. Every month, we take a deep dive into a topic that's making headlines in a series called KN Explains. Then, we ask you to Have Your Say by sharing your own experiences and opinions. Here's a selection of thoughtful answers submitted by kids from across Canada. Swipe through to read them all. Last week, we asked our audience, on Red Dress Day, May 5 — what is something that you learned about MMIWG2S+? MMIWG2S+ stands for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people plus. According to commissioners who led a national inquiry from 2016 to 2019, the violence and injustice Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people face is a 'national crisis' in Canada. CBC Kids News asked you to watch a video on MMIWG2S+ and tell us about something you learned. Check out how kids across the country replied: (The answers have been edited for length and clarity.) In case you missed it, watch KN Explains: MMIWG2S+ Do you need support? Individuals impacted by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649. Kids can also call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Timmins hospital increases awareness about its mental health services
As Mental Health Week comes to an end in Canada, the Timmins and District Hospital reminds people its crisis line is open 24 hours, every day.
