Missing, murdered women inquiry urged to earn trust of family members
WHITEHORSE — Families of missing and murdered indigenous women told a national inquiry on its final day of hearings in Whitehorse that they have little faith in the process and their trust must be earned.
The emotional hearings ran for three days and heard from dozens of family members of girls or women who have disappeared or been killed. Each story was unique, but the ’60s Scoop, residential schools and police indifference were constant themes.
On Thursday, testimony took a more critical turn at times, with some speakers expressing wariness of the inquiry and urging the commissioners not to let them down.
“I really don’t trust people like you guys,” said Terry Ladue, the microphone shaking in his hand.