Family of murdered Tanya Brooks asks anyone with information to tell the police
Tanya Brooks
Brooks’ family gathered at the Mic Mac Friendship Centre on Gottingen Street yesterday, only a few blocks away from where Brooks’ body was found on May 11, 2009. They traveled from the Millbrook First Nation to a press conference to mark International Women’s Day, and to call attention to the over 500 aboriginal Canadian women who are missing or have been murdered.
Brooks’ sister, Maggie Brooks, expressed her frustration that no one is in custody for the killing.
“As of today with the Halifax Regional (Police) there has been no arrests made in her murder,” she said. “We urge anyone who has, or may have any information that has not already spoken to police to please come forward.”
Cheryl Maloney, president of the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association, said the statistics of murdered and missing aboriginal women in Canada is evidence of unfair and unequal treatment.
“Aboriginal women are five times more likely to die violently,” Maloney said. “Aboriginal women need to be full partners… in the battle against violence, poverty, and discrimination.”
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