Federal government officials will be in Prince George next week to hear from families, frontline workers and other stakeholders about how the inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women should be conducted.
To be held on Jan. 15, the closed-doors meeting is one of eight currently scheduled for communities across the country in the lead up to the inquiry, expected to begin later this year.
Comments and suggestions will also be taken via an online survey through the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada website. (It can be found by typing National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women On-line Survey into the search field).
Everyone is welcome to complete the online survey.
"We want to hear from Canadians on this issue of national significance," Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett said in a statement.
"I encourage everyone to read the discussion guide and participate in this process via the online survey.
"We need to hear from all Canadians - especially survivors, families and loved ones, Indigenous organizations, and provinces and territories - to help us identify the best process for this inquiry."
