importance of involvement from men, youth, and even the media at the vigils, and to also respect the protocol of the territory it is to take place on. Reports In December 2015 the national government announced that it would conduct a national inquiry into this issue. NWAC has released report cards evaluating the Inquiry's progress and activities. NWAC released the first report card in December 2016 stating that National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls do not have fully functional body since it is created in September 2016. NWAC also called for transparency, communication, and a process that is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. Their second report was released in April 2017. it identified areas where this Inquiry has failed and areas that needed more attention. The report states that a lack of informative, transparent and accountable communication left many families and communities frustrated. In the spent of six months after the creation of the national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, the inquiry provides too little information on its process. The report also states that "it is unclear what opportunities are available and whether all families that wish to will be able to share their experiences" Fact sheets On its website, NWAC also provides fact sheets with statistics and research on different themes of the issue, such as root causes of violence against Indigenous women. These sheets are made to raise awareness and try to underline the importance of the issue using facts. Controversy Beginning in May 2018, NWAC has faced numerous complaints regarding its working environments and treatment of staff. Staff have cited toxic work environments, concerns with upper management and the direction of the organization. Lynne Groulx, NWAC's chief executive officer, has denied all allegations and knowledge of allegations, despite evidence that Groulx was aware of issues as early as September 2018. Since voicing concerns for staff, Francyne Joe, NWAC's president, was suspended and subsequently replaced by Lorraine Whitman. References External links Organizations established in 1974 Indigenous rights organizations in Canada Women's organizations based in Canada First Nations organizations 1974 establishments in Canada Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls movement