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Database to Record the Statistics

Information and knowledge about and support for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) database is spreading. If you are unaware (as I was) of what this is, please check it out and add your support. The number of indigenous or native women and girls that are missing and/or have been murdered is staggering. Help to spread the word and bring about justice for these women and their families.

This database, created by Annita Lucchesi, a doctoral student at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, includes data from both Canada and the USA from 1900 onward. I learned of the database from my sister, currently the Dean of Liberal Education at the same university. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women project does not (currently) receive any funding from any government or academic facilities. Hopefully, that will change, and soon. So far, 3148 cases have been documented, but many more (close to 25,000) are suspected.

National Crisis in Canada and USA

This issue should be treated as a national crisis in both countries! In fact, I remember an election promise by current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he would treat these missing women as a priority. What is the government waiting for? This MMIW database is a good start. Hopefully, it will generate more support (from the right people)than any previous research on the subject.

2023 Update

A feature on CTV news in Ottawa provides an update on how far Red Dress Day has come since its inception while also suggesting what still needs to be done to further support this crisis.

At least 28 Indigenous women in Manitoba have died due to violence since May 2020, said Sandra DeLaronde, team lead for the Manitoba MMIWG2S+ implementation team. The majority were in Winnipeg.

The House of Commons unanimously backed a motion Tuesday declaring the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls a Canada-wide emergency. It also called for funding a new system to alert the public when someone goes missing.

Most of the money announced to fulfil the inquiry’s 231 calls to justice became stuck in government bureaucracy, and it has not made it to the front lines and the Indigenous women and families who need it.

The Canadian Press

Photo Credit: CTV News

I was recently introduced (online, through research) to Landish, when searching for a source of collagen to help my arthritic joints this winter.

What or Who is Landish?

In their own, better than I could describe, words…

Landish grew from our struggle to establish a wellness routine that was sustainable both for us and the environment. On our quest to overcome the ailments of modern life and feel our very best, we began to discover clean, earth-friendly ingredients that carry with them both deep ancestral tradition and support from modern science.

Through a process of research, creation and iteration, we bring to you the very best of these ingredients, curated and combined into delicious, crave-worthy recipes for a daily dose of wellness.

Inspired from a Middle English word:

lōndish

adjective

1. From our land; native.

Products I Have already Tried (and love) from Landish

That pitch convinced me to give their products a try. The fact that Landish is a Canadian company and these days I am all about buying local sealed the deal. So far I have tried their marine collagen…

Although collagen is a protein naturally found within the connective tissue (ligaments, muscles, tendons and skin) of our bodies, its abundance decreases with age. Like many other things, unfortunately.

I add this marine collagen to my daily smoothies for my arthritis as mentioned, but also for the benefits collagen provides to my aging bones, muscles, skin, hair and nails. This brand is tasteless and blends in smoothly to my morning concoctions.

The second product I have tried is the Turmeric Ginger Latte….

I love this combination of turmeric, ginger, cardamom and coconut milk, especially before bedtime. Do you remember drinking warm milk as a child/teen to help you sleep at night? This is an updated version, as everyone knows (or should know) how good turmeric is for you.

With my last order from Landish I received an assortment of their Superfood Bars as a bonus.

High in protein, good fats, vitamins and minerals, low in cholesterol, carbs (sugar) and sodium, these bars are convenient snacks to have on hand. Flavours such as apple cinnamon, vanilla coconut, vanilla chai and double chocolate make them much more palatable than most other protein bars. I will have to make sure to order some more for summer gardening snacks.

My Try Next List

I have a few other Landish products on my wish list to try next. They include the various flavours of mushroom (??!!) lattes and hot chocolates. Although I have read about the multiple health benefits of mushrooms, I never would have thought to include them in hot chocolate, lattes or smoothies…

Conclusions

If you are in the market for health supplements in a powder form, easily added to smoothies, coffee, milk or tea, check out Landish. Another page on their website lists recipes using many of their products, making it even easier to try them out.

If you do decide to try Landish products, please use my referral link! That will ensure I try more products sooner and pass on my opinions to you.

Delivery is free if your order is over $50 anywhere in Canada or the continental US. If you live in the US, please use this site to order from.