Tina Fontaine was a young Indigenous girl from the Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba, Canada. Her body was discovered in the Red River in Winnipeg, wrapped in a duvet cover. Her death sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for justice and action to address the systemic issues and violence faced by Indigenous women and girls across the country. The circumstances surrounding Tina's death highlighted the vulnerability and marginalization faced by Indigenous youth in Canada. She had experienced a difficult life, including the loss of her father and other significant family members, and had become involved with the child welfare system. Her death became a symbol of the larger issue of violence against Indigenous women and girls, leading to increased awareness, activism, and demands for justice. The case also prompted discussions about the need for systemic changes to address the root causes of violence and improve the safety and well-being of Indigenous communities in Canada.
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CREDITS:
Narration and Production - Kirsty Skye
Research and Writing - Nikkielmas
Scoring - S. D. D. C.
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SOURCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tina_Fontaine
https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/tina-michelle-fontaine
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/tina-fontaine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Indian_residential_school_system
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/drag-the-red-bones-1.4166029
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_the_Red
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