[True Crimes That Shocked The Nation 15] • Invisible Victims · Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women

Indigenous women and girls are more likely to suffer extreme violence than

other women. They are more likely to disappear and never be seen again. And

sadly, they are more likely to be murdered by a serial killer. **For decades,

it has been Canada's dirty little secret.** Then in 2014, the horrific murders

of Loretta Saunders and Tina Fontaine made headlines across Canada, ignited

widespread outrage and exposed Canada's national shame.

So why is the level of violence towards Indigenous women reaching crisis

levels? Centuries of discrimination, long term effects of the dreadful

residential school era, and many other appalling government-approved practices

have resulted in widespread racism towards Indigenous people. Attempts at

genocide didn't cease centuries ago like many believe. They just became more

subtle.

**_Invisible Victims_ is a shocking work that shines a spotlight on the

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women tragedy in Canada, its root causes and

several cases. It also includes serial killers who specifically targeted

Indigenous women as victims, as a direct result of indifference on the part of

Canada's law enforcement, media and government.**