MMIWG – Media Advisory: Institutional Hearings: Government Services
Press Release
May 22, 2018
Vancouver, BC- The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will continue with Part II of the Truth Gathering process by hosting the first of two institutional hearings on Government Services.
This event will take place in Calgary, Alberta at the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire from Monday, May 28 to Friday, June 1, 2018. There are at least 10 witnesses scheduled to speak in front of Chief Commissioner Marion Buller and Commissioners Michèle Audette, Brian Eyolfson, and Qajaq Robinson. The hearings throughout the week are open to the public.
Schedule of events and ceremony agenda will be available on our website:
Media are invited to register through our email account:
media@mmiwg-ffada.ca.
The accreditation form can be downloaded from our website:
http://mmiwg-ffada.ca/en/media-room/media-accreditation/.
A mandatory technical briefing will take place on Sunday May 27, 2018 @ 7 pm for journalists who would like to report on-site.
Location: Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB T2P 5C2
Hearings will be live streamed on our website and Facebook page for those unable to attend in person:
Website: http://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/
The entire process will be guided by the people of the territory and all ceremonies are open to the public. Out of respect for local protocols, photos or videos may be prohibited during ceremonies.
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Released by:
National Inquiry Communications
Email: media@mmiwg-ffada.ca
Communications Lead: Nadine Gros-Louis
Email : n.gros-louis@mmiwg-ffada.ca
Phone: (581) 305-2199
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