Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.Missing and Murdered Women ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.missingcara.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.missingcara.ca/blog/) - Cara King disappeared from the streets of Edmonton at age 22 after facing many challenges. The story of her short life is presented to encourage advocacy for social change. - [Christmas Letter 2025](https://www.missingcara.ca/2025/12/14/christmas-letter-2025/) - [Happy 50th Birthday in Heaven](https://www.missingcara.ca/2024/12/28/happy-50th-birthday-in-heaven/) - [Christmas Letter 2024 - Year in Review](https://www.missingcara.ca/2024/12/24/christmas-letter-2024-year-in-review/) - [May 5 ~ Red Dress Day](https://www.missingcara.ca/2024/05/05/may-5-red-dress-day/) - [March 10 ~ IWD ~ Human Rights Award](https://www.missingcara.ca/2024/04/26/march-10-iwd-human-rights-award/) - [Feb 22 ~ National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2024](https://www.missingcara.ca/2024/02/22/feb-22-national-human-trafficking-awareness-day-2024/) - [March 5-6: Winnipeg Conference ~ Prosecuting Demand](https://www.missingcara.ca/2024/04/20/march-5-6-winnipeg-conference-prosecuting-demand/) - [Feb 14: Day of Awareness for MMIWG](https://www.missingcara.ca/2024/02/14/feb-14-day-of-awareness-for-mmiwg/) - [Christmas 2023](https://www.missingcara.ca/2023/12/16/christmas-2023/) - Greetings after a year of busyness in other places. - [Freedom from Exploitation: a Charter Right!](https://www.missingcara.ca/2023/03/20/freedom-from-exploitation-a-charter-right/) - Points for consideration are presented to counter those argue for the protection and preservation of sexual servitude. - [Feb 22 ~ National Human Trafficking Awareness Day](https://www.missingcara.ca/2023/02/22/feb-22-national-human-trafficking-awareness-day/) - While Canada recognizes its third annual National Day of Awareness, work to END trafficking is needed at many levels. Awareness is long overdue to become ACTION. - [Happy birthday in Heaven - 2022](https://www.missingcara.ca/2022/12/29/happy-birthday-in-heaven-2022/) - A remembrance of Cara on what would have been her 48th birthday. - [Christmas 2022](https://www.missingcara.ca/2022/12/08/christmas-2022/) - Once again this counts as a Christmas letter. Blogs have been neglected over the year in favor of continued manuscript development. - [25 Years of Ambiguous Loss](https://www.missingcara.ca/2022/07/27/25-years-of-ambiguous-loss/) - July marks the last month of Cara's life, 25 years ago. - [2022 so far](https://www.missingcara.ca/2022/02/28/2022-so-far/) - Jan - Feb were incredibly busy months, Jan with the "Buying Sex - Who really pays?" manuscript, Feb with the JUST committee review of legislation designed to reduce sexual commodification and exploitation. - [Happy Birthday in Heaven - 2021](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/12/28/happy-birthday-in-heaven-2021/) - Cara would have been age 47; instead this is her 25th birthday in Heaven. Forty years ago was the beginning of a blended family that turned toxic. - [Christmas Greetings](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/12/15/christmas-greetings/) - This counts as a Christmas letter. My blog has been a bit neglected this year as I have been focused on completing a book due to be published in 2022. Stay tuned for more news in the months ahead. - [The Drone and the REdress Photo](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/09/26/the-drone-and-the-redress-photo/) - Celebrated REdress photographer Mufty Mathewson from Edmonton teams up with a drone to create a larger than life Red Dress image in honor of MMIWG. - [Sept 1 - Body Found, Cause Continues](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/09/02/sept-1-body-found-cause-continues/) - It was the day after Sept 1st when I first heard an "unidentified body" had been found. I called the RCMP and by that evening, my worst fears were confirmed. EPS had told me all they could do was "wait for a body." The investigation was now with the RCMP. - [Aug 17 - CEASE Annual Memorial](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/09/01/aug-17-cease-annual-memorial/) - As I prepared to share my annual reflection on behalf of families, my throat constricted and I lost both my breath and my words. What caused that extra level of trauma remains to be discerned. - [August 2021 ~ Four Months in Review](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/08/30/august-2021-four-months-in-review/) - Busy months - Working on book "When you buy sex, who really pay?" Canadian Sexual Exploitation conference on Disrupt the Demand. Canadian Museum of Human Rights received "legacy bundle" from MMIWG Inquiry. Work continues on Memorial park in Edmonton. - [April 28 ~ National Day of Mourning](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/04/28/april-28-national-day-of-mourning-2/) - The so called "sex trade" is a very dangerous activity for women. Reducing demand is one sure way of making a difference. Other strategies simply claim to reduce harm. - [Feb 22 ~ Human Trafficking Day of Awareness](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/02/22/feb-22-human-trafficking-day-of-awareness/) - Can a Day of Awareness really make a difference for the 40 million people trafficked around the world, the majority of whom are sexually exploited women and children? Possible Canadian stats are shocking. - [February is Family Month](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/02/06/february-is-family-month/) - Happy February. Inspiring words celebrate the power of a positive family experience. - [Vision for 2021!](https://www.missingcara.ca/2021/01/06/vision-for-2021/) - A vision statement for 2021 - to be part of the generation that ends human trafficking - is shaped miracles of the previous five years. - [Happy Birthday in Heaven](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/12/28/happy-birthday-in-heaven-2/) - Happy memories of the first six years of Cara's life are shared with a brief synopsis of what was happening with her mom. - [Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/12/02/stars-of-alberta-volunteer-awards/) - Kathy celebrates her Volunteer Award with a visual collage of SOME highlights over the years with thanks to key players who have been part of her journey. - [Coping with Covid ~ second four months](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/11/21/coping-with-covid-the-second-four-months/) - July ~ Oct were second four months of pandemic. Precautions continued with careful social relief. Volunteering was different; other things did not change. - [November ~ Domestic Violence Awareness](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/11/27/november-domestic-violence-awareness-month/) - A simple poem expresses the cyclic games and pretense that are often part of domestic violence, as well as a too frequent horrific ending. - [MMIWG Chap 11b ~ Calls for Justice](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/04/21/mmiwg-chap-11b-calls-for-justice/) - The essence of the Final Report is substantive equality for Indigenous women and girls. A paradigm shift is required to enact 231 Calls for Justice. - [(M)othering in Covid Times](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/11/24/mothering-in-covid-times/) - A unique challenge by the women behind Mothering Anthology allowed a new poetic expression for Kathy King in her work with creating MMIWG awareness. - [Nov 16 ~ Louis Riel Day & the Metis people](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/11/23/nov-16-louis-riel-day-the-metis-people/) - Louis Riel is remembered as champion of the Metis people, who are described as possessing a unique dual nature. An included image honors the MMIWG. - [Daughters Day 2020](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/09/24/daughters-day-2020/) - Kathy King received one of six Daughter of the Year awards for 2020. She shares a history of Daughters Day and inspiration from her murdered daughter. - [September 1st ~ Unidentified Body Found](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/09/01/september-1st-unidentified-body-found/) - 2020 marks the year Cara has been gone as long as she was alive. She was missing the month of August 1997 and her remains were found in a farmer's field. - [August 14 ~ CEASE Annual Memorial](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/08/14/august-14-cease-annual-memorial/) - Edmonton's 21st annual memorial hosted by CEASE is virtual this year. We gather to honor and remember the many lost because of sexual exploitation. - [Coping with Covid - the first four months](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/07/30/coping-with-covid-the-first-four-months/) - Kathy shares personal reflections of mostly isolation during the first few months of Covid - new online opportunities and catching up on projects. - [May 5 ~ National Day of Awareness for MMIWG](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/05/06/may-5-national-day-of-awareness-for-mmiwg/) - Memories of Cara (1974-1995) include wishes for all girls and women ~ that we may all be cherished and grow in love and harmony with Creation. - [April 28 - National Day of Mourning](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/04/29/april-28-national-day-of-mourning/) - Thanks to all working for world health and safety during the pandemic - with a reminder that previous and emerging social issues will still need attention. - [MMIWG ~ Chap 11a: Valuing Lived & Front-Line Experiences](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/04/19/mmiwg-chap-11a-valuing-lived-front-line-experiences/) - As a prelude to Calls to Justice, the National Inquiry hosted four Guided Dialogues to identify best practices to increase safety for Indigenous women & girls. - [MMIWG ~ Chap 10: Commemoration and Calling Forth](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/04/15/mmiwg-chap-10-commemoration-and-calling-forth/) - Chapter 10 explores artistic expressions of commemoration and calling forth, calling attention to healing, promoting justice, and creating awareness & empathy. - [MMIWG ~ Chap 9: Wellnesss & Healing](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/04/14/mmiwg-chap-9-wellnesss-healing/) - The first chapter on Healing focuses on the need for a holistic and trauma-informed approach within cultural safety, collaboration and self-determination. - [MMIWG Section 3 ~ Healing Families, Communities, and Nations](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/04/08/mmiwg-section-3-healing-families-communities-and-nations/) - A brief summary of Establishing the Framework (4 chapters) and Encountering the Oppression (4 chapters) illustrates the complexity of the healing challenge. - [Reclaiming Power and Place ~ Chapter 1: Centering Relationships](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/06/27/reclaiming-power-and-place-chapter-1-centering-relationships/) - Chap 1: To overcome Intersectionality of overlapping oppressions, we need relationships that embrace full enjoyment of rights - reciprocal, renewing & connected. - [MMIWG ~ Chap 8: Right to Justice (1 of 3) Criminalizing Victims](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/03/18/mmiwg-chap-8-right-to-justice-part-1-of-3/) - Two points are discussed: (1) Women are treated poorly when reporting violence, and (2) Indigenous women are highly over-represented in Canadian prisons. - [MMIWG Chap 8 ~ Right to Justice (2a of 3) Sexual Exploitation](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/03/19/mmiwg-chap-8-right-to-justice-part-2a-of-3/) - Sex workers have been stigmatized and criminalized through history. Sexual exploitation, and human trafficking are discussed as part of Right to Justice. - [MMIWG Chap 8 ~ Right to Justice (3 of 3) Reinventing Relationship](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/03/27/mmiwg-chap-8-right-to-justice-part-3-of-3/) - Right to justice includes having expertise recognized in a respectful equal relationship. Justice includes information, protection,and participation. - [MMIWG Chap 8 ~ Right for Justice (2b of 3) Reforming Law Enforcement](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/03/25/mmiwg-chap-8-right-for-justice-2b-of-3-reforming-law-enforcement/) - Failure of police services to ensure justice contributes to systemic harm that many Indigenous women experience. They are not only under-protected but targeted. - [MMIWG ~ Chap 7: Right to Security](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/03/15/mmiwg-chap-7-right-to-security/) - Chap 7 of the MMIWG Report explores how the right to security has been denied to Indigenous women through normalization of violence, poverty, lack of services, and marginalization. - [In Support of Arnold Viersen](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/02/08/in-support-of-arnold-viersen/) - Arnold Viersen is a Conservative MP from Alberta who is a strong advocate of equality and dignity for women. He calls for a shift in public attitudes re pornography and the so-called "sex trade." - [Gratitude for 2020](https://www.missingcara.ca/2020/01/20/gratitude-for-2020/) - 20-01-2020: I being the year with remembering some of the people and circumstances of my life for whom I am most grateful. - [Happy Birthday in Heaven](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/12/28/happy-birthday-in-heaven/) - Cara's too short life began 45 years ago. The unique beauty of her existence far transcends any act of planning or parenting, inadequate or otherwise. - [MMIWG ~ Chap 6: Right to Health](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/11/27/mmiwg-chap-6-right-to-health/) - Chap 6 further explores how the right to health is tied to rights to land, language, family security, economic equality, adequate housing, and culturally appropriate services. - [MMIWG ~ Chap 5: Right to Culture](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/11/09/mmiwg-chap-5-right-to-culture/) - Indigenous culture was lost due to "assimilation" and discriminatory colonization practices. Restoration of economic, social, and cultural rights is needed. - [Back to MMIWG Report - Encountering Oppression](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/11/08/back-to-mmiwg-report-section-2-intro/) - Indigenous women experience violence at many levels. - [Be CLEAR - Body-rubs lead to increased exploitation](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/10/22/be-clear-body-rubs-lead-to-increased-exploitation/) - The City of Edmonton is considering a 5-year phase out of body-rub parlours. Five points are presented in favour of this position - to reduce exploitation. - [Visions of Heaphen ~ Project Change](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/10/16/visions-of-heaphen-change/) - Preview an exhibit by Visions of Heaphen Photography being planned to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. - [Sisters in Spirit Remembered](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/10/07/sisters-in-spirit-remembered/) - Oct 4, 2019, was declared Sisters in Spirit Day in Alberta to honor the many missing and murdered who have disappeared. The call to change continues. - [September ~ Coming Home](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/09/27/september-coming-home/) - September in Edmonton brought an amazing shift when City Council voted to consider strategies aimed at exiting from licensing body-rub parlours. - [September Musings ~ August in Review](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/09/09/september-musings-august-in-review/) - August includes CEASE memorial & dedication of Victims of Homicide sculpture. Cara's body was found the first week of Sept 1997 after she was missing a month. - [MMIWG Chap 4 ~ Colonization as Gendered Oppression](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/07/23/mmiwg-chap-4-colonization-as-gendered-oppression/) - Chap 4: Gendered Oppression speaks to the added stigma Indigenous women experienced due to patriarchy as First Nations people were dehumanized and colonized. - [MMIWG ~ Chap 3: Emphasizing Accountability through Human Rights Tools](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/07/18/mmiwg-report-chap-3-emphasizing-accountability-through-human-rights-tools/) - Chap 3 makes the simple point that international Human Rights instruments, which Canada has endorsed, provide useful tools for developing Indigenous rights - [MMIWG Report ~ Chap 2: Indigenous Recognition of Power & Place](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/07/04/mmiwg-report-chap-2-indigenous-recognition-of-power-place/) - The power of Indigenous women is reflected by the profound impact of their absence. Traditional roles of leadership were diminished & silenced by colonization. - [Reclaiming Power and Space - Reflections on the MMIWG Final Report](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/06/17/reclaiming-power-and-space-reflections-on-the-mmiwg-final-report/) - The Final Report is an overwhelming document of 728 pages. It identifies genocide as the systemic destruction, in the name of "assimilation," of the Indigenous culture and the sacredness of women within their culture. More reflections will follow on a chapter by chapter basis. - [Sexual Exploitation Week of Awareness](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/05/28/sexual-exploitation-week-of-awareness/) - Edmonton, Alberta, leads the way in proclaiming what needs to be a national initiative. - [May Musings 2019 - Memorials and Mother's Day](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/05/19/may-musings-2019/) - My lingering wish is for the children of the world to know they are cherished and free to develop confidence in their own competence and creativity. - [Lent 2019 - Anticipation of Renewal](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/03/07/lent-2019-anticipation-of-renewal/) - Twelve days of reflection challenge readers to new awareness around issues of exploitation, addiction and vulnerability with recommend reading and exploration. - [February 14 ~ Celebrating A Father's Love](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/02/14/february-14-celebrating-a-fathers-love/) - On Valentine's Day, a celebration of love, we remember Missing & Murdered Women, and honor the Dads who are able to show true love to their daughters. - [Faytene TV and me](https://www.missingcara.ca/2019/02/04/faytene-tv-and-me/) - In the midst of supporting extended family with serious health challenges in two provinces, an unexpected invitation arrived from Faytene TV in Ontario. - [December 28 ~ Happy Birthday in Heaven](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/12/29/december-28-happy-birthday-in-heaven/) - Today would have been the 44th birthday of Cara King who became lost in the terrible world of drugs and exploitation before disappearing in 1997 at age 22. - [Advent 2018 ~ The First Twelve Days](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/12/03/advent-2018-the-first-twelve-days/) - Many partners play a role in Advocacy for the elimination of sexual exploitation. Some are highlighted in 12 days of reflection heralding a New Year. - [Not for Sale - To Save One Child or Many](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/11/07/not-for-sale-to-save-one-child-or-many/) - The MissingCara Facebook page shares stories of exploitation and many people around the world working to address the underlying cause of consumer demand. - [Beyond Surviving](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/09/29/beyond-surviving/) - Rachel's powerful words describe her survival and reconciliation after the pain of early childhood sexual abuse and years of addiction and exploitation. - [Reflections on Diversity, Uniqueness, and Love](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/10/22/reflections-on-diversity-uniqueness-and-love/) - My reflections may sound familiar, yet they come from my heart as I seek ways to serve the world with relevance and congruence during my twilight years. - [Sisters in Spirit ~ Voices for the Voiceless](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/10/06/sisters-in-spirit-voices-for-the-voiceless/) - Vigils were held across Canada October 4 to bring awareness to missing and murdered women and hopefully inspire social change. - [The Day My World Changed Forever](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/09/01/the-day-my-world-changed-forever/) - The discovery of one decomposed body, still unsolved 21 years later, reminds us that too many families in Canada and around the world wait for answers about their missing and murdered loved ones. - [Words the size of a wound](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/08/27/words-the-size-of-a-wound/) - Words can heal as well as injure. MissingCara.ca hopes to help heal many wounds such as sexual exploitation and addiction which are too often stigmatized. - [Memorial 2018](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/08/15/memorial-2018/) - August 14, 1994, a young woman named Karen Lewis was murdered and thrown in a dumpster. In 2000 Edmonton joined Calgary to remember her death and many others. - [Faces of Vulnerability](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/08/09/faces-of-vulnerability/) - While checking out my new billboard tonight, I met two beautiful young woman who embodied vulnerability - the first because of poverty, the second addictions. - [MISSING](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/08/06/missing/) - The terrible reality of having a child descend into the shadow world of addictions and exploitation is even worse when they go missing. - [World Against Human Trafficking Day](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/07/31/world-against-human-trafficking-day/) - Trafficking would not exist without consumers. Any commodification of human beings opens the door to those who would exploit for profit. - [Resilience ~ National Billboard Exhibition Project: June~August 2018](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/07/19/resilience-national-billboard-exhibition-project/) - Resilience is a national project running June 1st to August 1st across Canada, displaying the artworks of 50 Indigenous women on public billboards. - [June 28 ~ Midway between birthdays ~ Remembering Gloria Gladue and Myrah Whitstone](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/06/30/june-28-midway-between-birthdays-remembering-gloria-gladue-and-myrah-whitstone/) - Cara would be 43 years and 6 months if she had survived. Two other missing and murdered women from Alberta are remembered: Gloria Gladue and Myrah Whitstone. - [June 21 ~ Summer Solstice ~ Remembering Suman Virk (died June 16, 2018)](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/06/22/june-21-summer-solstice-remembering-suman-virk-died-june-16-2018/) - #NationalIndigenousDays #TruthandReconciliation On the subject of turning darkness into inspiration, I want to acknowledge an amazing mom. Suman Virk, whose 14-year-old daughter Reena was murdered by a group of peers in 1997, worked tirelessly to stop bullying and youth violence. - [Launch Ceremony for MissingCara.ca Website - June 13, 2018](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/06/16/launch-ceremony-for-missingcara-ca-website-june-13-2018/) - Heartfelt thanks are extended to the Board of CEASE: Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation in Edmonton for allowing me the opportunity to share the story of my manuscript and MissingCara.ca website in a public forum. - [International Women's Day](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/03/08/international-womens-day/) - From "press for progress" in 1976, our work continues to create equal opportunities for women around the world! - [Keeping the Spirit alive!](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/05/01/keeping-the-spirit-alive/) - Many Canadians are waiting for the final report of the MMIWG Inquiry and not sure if an extension will be granted. We all have a personal responsibility to ensure the work continues regardless of official reports. - [Every Girl is My Daughter](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/02/23/every-girl-is-my-daughter/) - The tragic death of Tina Fontaine in Manitoba touched the hearts of caring parents everywhere. - [Earth Day](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/04/22/earth-day/) - The four dimensions of the Medicine Wheel are applied to our care of Mother Earth . As our body, heart, mind, and spirit are nurtured, we in turn give back. - [Memoir of a MMIW](https://www.missingcara.ca/2018/02/14/memoir-of-a-mmiw/) - A brief introduction to the beautiful young woman, Cara, whose tragic life is captured in the Seasons of Life. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.missingcara.ca/) - [Manuscripts](https://www.missingcara.ca/manuscripts/) - [Thank You](https://www.missingcara.ca/thank-you/) - Thank you to everyone who supported my recovery, my professional development, and my creativity, and to all who have inspired me with their own transformative lives. - [Missing & Murdered Women](https://www.missingcara.ca/missing-murdered-women/) - There may be people who know more than they have already disclosed. If you have information related to any missing or murdered people, PLEASE report it to local authorities. - [Terms of Use](https://www.missingcara.ca/terms-of-service/) - [Site Map](https://www.missingcara.ca/site-map/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.missingcara.ca/privacy-policy/) - [Please Donate](https://www.missingcara.ca/donate/) - Please donate locally or nationally. In Edmonton, CEASE: Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation provides tools for exploited and trafficked persons to heal and rebuild their lives. CEASE's Inclusion of community healing is a unique dimension within Canada. Canadahelps.org provides links to many other worthy causes. - [Links](https://www.missingcara.ca/links/) - Resource links for Edmonton and Area Missing and Murdered Indigneous Women, REdress Photography Project, Mothers Against Trafficking Humans and many more. - [Contact](https://www.missingcara.ca/contact/) - Kathy is willing to share Cara’s story and the journey of advocacy she inspired. Audiences include classrooms, book clubs, conferences, days of remembrance, service agencies. - [About The Author](https://www.missingcara.ca/about-the-author/) - Volunteer with Victims of Homicide and CEASE Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation. Kathy recently published "Elephants in the Room" for Fall 2016 Advocate. - [Mission Statement](https://www.missingcara.ca/mission/) - My mission is to inspire readers to work towards the elimination of sexual exploitation, and for all people to be treated with dignity, equality, and respect. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.missingcara.ca/category/uncategorized/)