Media Advisory: Knowledge Keepers and Expert Hearing: A Human Rights Framework

Press Release

May 09, 2018

Vancouver, BC- The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will continue with Part III of the Truth Gathering process by hosting a Knowledge Keepers and Expert Hearing on Human Rights.

This event will take place in Quebec City at Hôtel Pur from Monday, May 14 to Thursday, May 17, 2018. There are eight knowledge keepers and experts 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:

Expert and Knowledge Keepers Hearings

International Human Rights Law as a Foundation for the

Inquiry’s Work and Recommendations

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 13, 2018 @ 4 pm for journalists who would like to report on-site.

Location: Hotel PUR Quebec

395 Couronne St, Québec City, QC G1K 7X4

The hearings will be live streamed on our website and Facebook page for those who are unable to attend in person:

Website: http://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMIWG/

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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