MEDIA ADVISORY : Pauktuutit Response to MMIWG National Inquiry

Press Conference

Tuesday August 2, 2016 – Ottawa, Ontario – Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada will hold a press conference on Wednesday August 3, 2016 in Ottawa to respond to the launch of the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

• Pauktuutit President Rebecca Kudloo will deliver a statement on the National Inquiry via telephone.

• Pauktuutit Secretary Treasurer Meeka Otway will provide remarks on the National Inquiry on site.

• Will be opened with a qulliq lighting ceremony and video.

Date:              Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Place:             Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street, Rideau Room, 2^nd floor
Time:              2 pm

To take part in the press conference via teleconference, email Elana Nightingale at enightingale@pauktuutit.ca or by phone at 613-238-3977, ext. 236, for the teleconference number and participant code.