Prince George, B.C.- The Federal Government has  launched an online survey to help  design  the Inquiry into  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

A Discussion Guide has also been developed and is available here.

The survey  poses nine questions including  who should lead the inquiry, who should take part, the issues that should be addressed  and how best to incorporate cultural  practices and ceremonies.

Minister of Indiginous and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennet says they want to hear  from all Canadians ” I encourage everyone to read the discussion guide and participate in this process via the online survey. We need to hear from all Canadians – especially survivors, families and loved ones, Indigenous organizations, and provinces and territories – to help us identify the best process for this inquiry.”

Summaries from the pre-inquiry design sessions will be posted online and, once the engagement process is complete, a final summary of what was heard during the sessions and through the online survey will be posted online.