Micro Gallery Art Installation

The Canadian Library (TCL) is a living art installation initiative created as a memorial to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls (MMIWG) and Children. It is intended to start meaningful conversations and help educate all Canadians on the true history of Canada and the inequalities that still exist today.

Mission

To facilitate the creation of Micro Galleries as a visual lesson to raise awareness, help settlers learn, and support and respect Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Acknowledging the history and the wrongdoings that have occurred and are still occurring is the most essential step. We provide a platform, a space where the stories of MMIWG and children are shared.

Vision

To move forward towards true reconciliation, we, as settlers, strive to increase the understanding amongst each other of the true history of Canada and the inequalities that exist to this day and to listen, learn, and practice self-reflection.

The TCL strongly believes that art, which traverses many boundaries, brings people together and transforms lives. Regardless of race, language or religion, the impact that the arts have on each of us can be profound, hence their decision to create and encourage others to participate in creating art installations. The Canadian Library is a living memorial to honour Indigenous women, girls and children. TCL strives to continue working with Indigenous peoples with respect, humility and honour to help fellow settlers understand the past, the present and what must be done for the future.

The Canadian Library

The Canadian Library (TCL) is a grassroots art installation project that will act as a memorial to all Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls (MMIWG2S) and Children.

 

The Final Report of the National Inquiry into MMIWGs

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Stolen sisters: A Human Rights Response to Discrimination and Violence against Indigenous Women in Canada 

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It Starts With Us: Community-led Data Collection

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CBC Statistics of MMIWG

This project is part of CBC's investigation into missing and murdered Indigenous women. This page was last updated on September 26, 2018 and is no longer being maintained.

 

Government of Canada: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People

Working with provinces, territories, Indigenous organizations and communities across the country to end racism, discrimination and violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.