In this episode we discuss the life and death of Tina Fontaine, a young indigenous girl whose life was marked by trauma, and systemic failures. Tina’s story is reflective of the shortcomings of the child welfare system and the pervasive issues facing indigenous women and girls in Canada. We honor her memory by calling attention to the urgent need for change and justice.

Sources:
Taken Season 1 | Episode 1: Tina Fontaine
Tina Fontaine: Murdered schoolgirl 'was repeatedly failed' from The BBC
Man acquitted in Tina Fontaine murder found dead, says her aunt from Global News
Tina Fontaine's family mourns loss as 9-year anniversary of her body's discovery looms from CBC
Timeline: Tina Fontaine's final hours from CBC
Pair sentenced to 9 years in beating death of Tina Fontaine's dad from CBC
The Death of Tina Fontaine from Stories of the Unsolved
The Story of Tina Fontaine from the Manitoba Advocate
Police investigation in Tina Fontaine’s murder: Rethinking the Mr. Big method from The Conversation
Police, hospital, child welfare workers all saw Tina Fontaine in 12 hours before disappearance from CBC
Tina Fontaine, slain teen, remembered at Manitoba funeral from CBC

We will be taking a brief break for June and July of 2024. We hope to resume with our regular program in August of 2024. Thank you for your patience and check out our previous episodes!

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