Indigenous-led forensic lab helps families still grappling with cold cases
Boozhoo News River readers,
Another week has passed, and we have another awesome news story from Atmos online to share. Haley Omeasoo (Hopi/Blackfeet) recently launched the first Indigenous-owned forensics organization dedicated to addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) epidemic. Omeasoo, who is currently pursuing a PhD in forensic and molecular anthropology, started the Montana-based org to help families still grappling with cold cases get justice and closure. Her identity and expertise allows her to navigate this complex issue. “You really want to make sure that you’re representing the data [in a way that is] in favor of the people you are researching,” she says. “So many Indigenous people don’t trust law enforcement or researchers taking their DNA and information because they don’t know what’s going to happen to it after that.
Animikii On The Go Check out CEO Jeff Ward’s LinkedIn video on Indigenous languages represented in our company and product names, which includes pronunciation tips for “Animikii” — something we know many of you are curious about!
Animikii has been shortlisted for the Indigenous Leadership Award from PICASSO Canada, an organization recognizing privacy thought leadership, policy and practice.
We are thrilled to be nominated alongside Cameron Bishop (Queen’s University), Derek DeLuca (Native Child and Family Services of Toronto), and First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC).
Wab Changes Tires, Conducts Server Maintenance We are far from the first to jump on the “Wab Kinew can do anything” meme trend, but you have to admit that the Manitoba Premier looks at home in front of a server rack!
We’re grateful to have our headquarters on traditional territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lkwungen, Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples of the Coast Salish Nation.
Animikii Inc: theDock Centre for Social Impact 100-722 Cormorant St Victoria, BC V8W 1P8
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