Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Self-care Resources

For MMIWG2S+ family members and survivors of gender-based violence.

If you are in crisis or need further support, please contact the MMIWG Intake Coordinator Toll-Free at 1-800-750-7566.
You may also access the MMIWG2S+ Crisis Call Line at 1-844-413-6649.
The MMIWG2S+ Crisis Call Line is an independent, national, toll-free support call line that is available for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLLGBTQQIA+ people. This call line is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

An interactive flow chart for people who are healing from the trauma of surviving gender-based violence (GBV) or the pain of losing a loved one to GBV.

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How are you
Feeling Today?

Take some time for yourself and write down your thoughts. Expressing them can be therapeutic and can make you feel better.

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Daily Journal
For Wellbeing

Get to know more about the symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks and techniques for coping.

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Feeling Anxious
or Panicked

Self Care Bingo is a tool to help you look after yourself in a fun and engaging way, with various tasks and exercises that help improve your overall mental and physical well-being.

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Self Care
Bingo

Self Care Tips for your mind, body and spirit.

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Self Care
Tips

Info on The Four Sacred Medicines as well as Essential Oils and their beneficial properties.

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Traditional
Healing Medicines

Explore ways to manage stress using traditional tools and methods.

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Balance
Your Spirit

Using tools such as visualization and senses including sight, hearing, and smell to help distract from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.

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Grounding
Techniques

Using characteristics from the 7 Sacred Teachings as Grounding Techniques

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7 Sacred Teachings
Grounding Techniques

Spending time outdoors can help boost your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness!

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Health Benefits
of Spending Time
Outdoors

Tips on helping people deal with the physical, mental and emotional effects of Grief and Loss!

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Tips for Dealing
With Grief & Loss

Tips on helping children deal with Grief and Loss.

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How to Support
Grieving Children

Spiritual Readings and Poems that can bring solice to people dealing with the loss of a loved one.

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Spiritual
Readings & Poems

Biblical Readings and Prayers that can bring solice to people dealing with the loss of a loved one.

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Bible Verses
and Prayers

The Feelings Wheel is designed to help you pinpoint what emotions you are feeling.

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What am I
Feeling?

A fun little game to help alleviate some of the stress of your day-to-day life.

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Stress
Buster

Helpful resources for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.

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2SLGBTQQIA+
Resources

Event Planning for Lost Loved Ones

Below are several useful checklists and suggestions for planning an event related to the loss of a loved one.

Ideas and suggestions on how to plan a funeral or memorial service.

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Planning a Funeral
or Memorial Service

Ideas and suggestions on how to plan a Celebration of Life event.

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Planning a
Celebration of Life

Ideas for planning a memorial BBQ or feast for your loved ones.

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Planning a Memorial
BBQ or Feast

Ideas and suggestions for planning a candlelight vigil.

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Planning a
Candlelight Vigil

There are many creative ways that you can honour and memorialize your loved one, either privately or as a group.

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Creative
Memorial Ideas

About the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Liaison Unit was established in September of 2017. The Unit’s primary function is to support families and communities who are impacted by missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and survivors of gender-based violence, including 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

Providing support and tools for your wellbeing including:
Community Outreach
Cultural Support
Emotional and Trauma Support
System Navigation or Referral
Workshops or Support Groups

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

For more information, please contact:

Dee North, LPN
MMIWG Intake Coordinator
MKO Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Liaison Unit
MMIWG Intake Email: mmiwg.intake@mkonorth.com
MMIWG Intake Direct Line: 1-204-677-1648
MMIWG Intake Toll-Free Line: 1-800-750-7566

Additional Information can be found on the MKO website, as well as our social media platforms:

MMIWG Website: https://mkonation.com/advocacy-areas/mmiwg/
MMIWG Facebook: @MKOMMIWGLiaisonUnit
MKO Website: https://mkonation.com/
MKO Facebook: @MKONorth

You can also contact:

MMIWG2S+ Crisis Call Line: 1-844-413-6649

The MMIWG2S+ Crisis Call Line is an independent, national, toll-free support call line that is available for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLLGBTQQIA+ people. This call line is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.