Current Problems: Missing Children and Burial Information (71-76)

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September 15, 2023


‘It’s like they’re trying to rush through it’: Mohawk Mothers seek to halt construction at McGill University 

McGill says the investigation for unmarked graves has turned up nothing. A group known as the Mohawk Mothers was in court this week trying to stop McGill University and Quebec’s infrastructure society (SQI) from moving forward with a renovation of a former hospital.  APTN News: Excavation started up again at McGill University Sept. 11 for...

September 14, 2023


Mohawk Mothers seek halt to excavation amid former Montreal hospital grave search

Women say court-approved agreement is not being followed CBC Indigenous: A group of Indigenous women were in Quebec Superior Court on Thursday trying to stop drilling and excavation at the site of a former hospital where they say unmarked graves may be located, and where McGill University is expanding its downtown campus. The women, who...

June 15, 2023


Bodies of 2 Innu babies to be exhumed in first for Quebec’s new law

Families racked with guilt and doubt for decades hope for answers and some peace WARNING: This story contains distressing details. CBC News: The bodies of two Innu infants who died of whooping cough in a hospital in Baie-Comeau in 1970 are going to be exhumed, a first for Quebec’s new law designed to help Indigenous families get...

April 28, 2023


‘It’s horrible’: Quebec now searching for over 130 missing Indigenous children

CBC News: While they haven’t yet toured even half of the Indigenous communities in Quebec, researchers overseeing the implementation of what is known as Quebec’s “Baby’s Law” say the number of missing Indigenous children is “greater than we had imagined.” According to the law’s second-year status report, the government-appointed team of researchers is now seeking...

April 29, 2022


Missing Indigenous Children: Initial Review of 55 missing children

Bill 79, An Act to authorize the communication of personal information to the families of Indigenous children who went missing or died after being admitted to an institution NationTalk: During a tribute held in the community of Pakuashipi in the Côte-Nord region to the courage of the families of Indigenous children who went missing or died, ...

September 7, 2021


Missing Indigenous children in Québec

Toronto Star – According to the most recent estimate of Awacak, a group which brings together bereaved families, at least 200 indigenous children have disappeared or died after being admitted to a hospital in Quebec. A number that makes sense, confirms the office of Ian Lafrenière, Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs. On Sept. 1,...

June 9, 2021


Missing Indigenous Children

Montreal Gazette – The day after being appointed a special adviser to Québec on the issue of missing Indigenous children, Anne Panasuk said Wednesday she believes systemic racism exists in the province — in direct contrast to the ruling Coalition Avenir Québec’s insistence it does not. The consequences of not recognizing systemic racism are demonstrated...