Media Advisory: Happy Valley-Goose Bay Community Hearing: Spring 2018

Vancouver BC- The National Inquiry Truth Gathering process continues with the announcement of a new
Community Hearing location in early Spring 2018:

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL Community Hearing: Wednesday March 7 to Thursday March 8, 2018

More than 697 families and survivors have shared stories of their lost loved ones and their experience of
violence against Indigenous women and girls, including LGBTQ2S people. Approximately six hundred more
are registered to participate in the Truth Gathering Process.

The Commissioners’ mandate is to examine and report on the systemic causes of all forms of violence against
Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ2S people in Canada by looking at patterns and underlying factors. The
mandate also includes examining institutional practices and policies implemented in response to violence
experienced by Indigenous women and girls, including examining police investigation practices and
responses, as part of this public investigation.

Further information will be posted to the website; check back often for updates.

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Released by:
National Inquiry Communications
Email: media@mmiwg-ffada.ca

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