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Day 2: MMIWG national inquiry hearings continue in Yellowknife

Public hearings for the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls continued Wednesday Yellowknife.

Wednesday marked the 2nd day of the MMIWG public hearings in Yellowknife

Sandra Lockhart testifies at MMIWG Yellowknife

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"I'm not vulnerable. I'm just not protected," said Sandra Lockhart Wednesday.

Wednesday markedthe second day ofnational inquiry hearings into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Yellowknife.

Families from across the N.W.T. gatheredat theChateau Nova hotel in Yellowknife to testify.

Public hearings run untilThursday,starting at 9a.m. MT each day.

Ateam of victim services workers will be on site during the hearings to provide emotional support to those who need it.

A standing ovation was given to the Native Women's Association of the NWT for their beaded heart tapestry at the opening ceremonies Monday. (Claudiane Samson/CBC)

On Tuesday,theMeyerfamilygave the first public testimony.

"Keep after the doctors and the psychologists," said Kathy Meyer. Kathy's daughterAngela Meyer disappeared on Nov. 27, 2010 from Yellowknife.

"There was not a lot of help for Angela when she was a teen ... And I don't think there still is," said Kathy, calling for more mental health and addictions support in the territory.

It was followed bytheSemmlerfamilyand thenformer DeneNational Chief NoelineVillebrun gave hertestimony.


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