SIS research is a collaborative, reciprocal process between equal partners. Research is guided by the cultural and ethical values of sharing, caring, trust and strength. Our methodology incorporates inter-disciplinary research methods through the lens of culture and gender. There are two main components of SIS research: 1) storytelling, and 2) database. SIS works with families of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls to tell life stories. SIS also created a sophisticated database with over 200 variables to record information related to missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls in Canada. Sisters In Spirit has a dedicated research team that addresses violence against Aboriginal women, particularly the disproportionate number of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls in Canada. The goals of this research are to better understand the root causes of violence against Aboriginal women, identify measures to increase safety and well-being, and honour women and girls who are missing or who have been lost to violence. For more information on the SIS research methodology or to view our publications see "Missing and Murdered Aboriginal women and girls" in
Research & Data.
Below are the life stories that have been gifted to us by their family members;
Amber's Story L'histoire de Amber
Beatrice's Story L'histoire de Beatrice
Danita's Story L'histoire de Danita
Daleen's Story L'histoire de Daleen
Debbie's Story L'histoire de Debbie
Delores' Story L'histoire de Delores
Georgina's Story L'histoire de Georgina
Gladys' Story L'histoire de Gladys
Lisa's Story L'histoire de Lisa
Nina's Story L'histoire de Nina
Terrie's Story L'histoire de Terrie
The following are the research reports that are available for download:
2009 Voices of our Sisters In Spirit - English
2009 Les voix de nos soeurs par l'esprit - Français
2010 What Their Stories Tell Us - English
2010 Ce que leurs histoires nous disent - Français
The following are the regional fact sheets for quick reference of the 2010 data: