Ep39: Verna Simard, Ashley & Nadine Machiskinic

Ep39: Verna Simard, Ashley & Nadine Machiskinic

MYSTERIOUS DEATHS: The city of Vancouver, British Columbia has a long history of violence against Aboriginal women. In recent years, this violence has been highlighted by the suspicious deaths of three Indigenous women at two hotels: Ashley Machiskinic, Nadine Machiskinic, and Verna Shabaquay. This episode will examine these suspicious deaths and explore why they are part of a larger pattern that is often overlooked when it comes to violence against Aboriginal women in Canada.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING:
If you have any information regarding the death of Verna Simard, Ashley Mashikinic, or Nadine Mashikinic, please contact the Vancouver Police Department at (604) 717-3321.

LOST LOVED ONES:
Ashley Nicole Machiskinic | Cree Nation | 15 SEPTEMBER, 2010
Nadine Kelly Machiskinic | Kawacatoose Nation | January 10, 2015
Verna Mae Simard | Wabigoon Nation | 16 SEPTEMBER, 2011

May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls | NIWRC #NationalDayofAwareness #MMNWG2S #REDdressday May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Peoples. It is also known as Red Dress Day, which encourages people to wear red in order to honor those who have gone missing or been murdered. The color red symbolizes a beacon that can help guide spirits home.

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Lisa Em
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Lisa Em
Freelance Writer and Proofreader. I love crime documentaries and want to start a crime podcast. I was a foster mom for over 17 years and we adopted three kids. I'd love to research missing/murdered foster kids.