Report on the Unresolved Cases of Missing Aboriginal Women in Ontario

This report addresses the critical issues faced by the Aboriginal community in Ontario, Canada, with a specific focus on the unresolved cases of missing and murdered women. The report highlights the inaction of the police, the vulnerability of women with mental health issues and addiction, and the lack of accurate record-keeping. It emphasizes the need for the Canadian government to prioritize these cases and address the underlying issues of low education levels, racism, and domestic violence within the community. The author suggests government intervention, improved police training, and a shift in focus towards social welfare to improve the situation. The report is a petition to draw attention to the ongoing injustices faced by the indigenous population, advocating for immediate action and systemic change to ensure justice and support for the Aboriginal community.

Running head: ISSUES OF ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY
Issues of Aboriginal Community
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Name of the sender
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Member of Parliament
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Province: Ontario, Postal code:
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The honourable Mr/ Mrs MP,
I am writing this petition in order to attract the attention of your constituents towards the
issues of unresolved cases of missing women faced by aboriginal community living in
Ontario, Canada.
Although, it is a general issue and can exist in any level of society yet based on a recent
report published by National Women’s Association of Canada, it has been confirmed, no less
than 800 women of this community have been disappeared or assassinated since the
beginning of 90’s from all over Canada. There are more than 400 cases where the victims are
unidentified and their graves will always remain with anonymous status. The researchers
have blamed the police inaction policy for such negligence regarding the unresolved cases of
missing aboriginal women. There are another dimension of this case. Mostly women having
vulnerable mental issues, drugs and alcohol addiction and victim of domestic or social
violence are being murdered or reported as missing.

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Discrepancy has been noticed in terms of keeping a proper record and updating it annually,
although, the cases have been filed under highly suspicious settings. While conducting the
research, members of Woman association felt difficulties while collecting the actual figures
as the national data is incomplete itself. The higher authority is unable to address all the
issues, as there is lack of accuracy in maintaining the database of missing or murdered
women.
It is a regret to say that standing in 21st century, the Canadian Government does not consider
the cases of minor communities as their priority to research on. It seems Canadian justice
system technically feels these issues are not as urgent as other reported crimes are. As a
citizen of Ontario and most importantly, as a proud Canadian it feels bad to witness such
unjustified behaviour towards indigenous victims. Although, the report has also mentioned
joint effort of United Nations and Canada police of channelizing new ways to research on
these murder and missing cases after acknowledging the delayed agendas; no concrete results
has appeared yet.
However, the reality does not match with expectation. The issue is consistently increasing
along with the drug addiction and mental issues among Canadian households. Isolated news
of racism have been reported as well. Women are increasingly being the victim of social and
domestic violence that indicates addiction issues of male members as well. All of these issues
indicate lack of literacy or lower degree of education. Moreover, this clearly portrays the
condition of mental health of Canadian aboriginal community as well.
There are several problems, which has been lingering in the air of aboriginal region yet it can
be stated if people feel appreciated and valued within the country then only they will respect
and consider the Canadian Government as supreme authority.

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My suggestion is if Government can shift their concentration in these cases too and treat all
filed cases with similar concern, then there is a chance of improvement. Therefore, two ways
can be identified to resolve or make the situation stable. As a pattern has been noticed that
most of the murdered or missing females are mentally disrupted, a conclusion has made that
low level of education leads to a future, which is uncertain and initiates several toxic habits
like addiction.
It is unfortunate that no such effective action has been taken on behalf of Canadian
Government so far.
Therefore, my request is that if the government can address the issues of aboriginal
community and try to fulfil their basic needs first, entire population of Ontario would
consider the government’s power in terms of social welfare. It is necessary for the Canadian
police department as well to omit the practice of racism from the justice system by educating
their duty officers if they do not aware of such degrading practice. As justice is for everyone,
any kind of biased handling of county’s legislature is not justified. I believe, Canadian
legislative members are aware of that and they are responsible enough to take concrete step
against such serious social issue.
An immediate feedback from the department of MP is expected and your willingness will be
acknowledged as a supportive gesture towards our Non-profit organisation. It will be a
further step towards resolving national issues like welfare of indigenous society. The urge is
to take immediate actions to witness improvements in cases where grief of indigenous
families are involved.
Yours Sincerely,
Member of Women Welfare NGO, Canada

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