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By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase Quebec Native Women (QNW) has reiterated its commitment to addressing the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous women and girls following the death of Marie-Kate Ottawa last week. In a public statement on Thursday, QNW president Marjolaine \u00c9tienne expressed solidarity with Ottawa\u2019s family and the broader community. \u201cI wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the families and to all those who are profoundly affected by this tragedy, which reopens a pain that is all too familiar in our communities, particularly for Indigenous women and girls,\u201d \u00c9tienne said. Ottawa was a 39-year-old Atikamekw woman from Manawan, Quebec. On Sunday, January 25, Manawan public safety officers responded to a call at a private residence, where Ottawa was found deceased. Authorities believe her death… <\/p>\n

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By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase Quebec Native Women (QNW) has reiterated its commitment to addressing the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous women and girls following the death of Marie-Kate Ottawa last week. In a public statement on Thursday, QNW president Marjolaine \u00c9tienne expressed solidarity with Ottawa\u2019s family and the broader community. \u201cI wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the families and to all those who are profoundly affected by this tragedy, which reopens a pain that is all too familiar in our communities, particularly for Indigenous women and girls,\u201d \u00c9tienne said. Ottawa was a 39-year-old Atikamekw woman from Manawan, Quebec. On Sunday, January 25, Manawan public safety officers responded to a call at a private residence, where Ottawa was found deceased. Authorities believe her death... <\/p>\n

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