No More Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls!

Sisters in Spirit Vigils

Virtual Vigil

Monday, October 4 — 2:00 pm EST
Organized by: Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
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NWAC’s annual Sisters in Spirit vigil will be held virtually this year. The association writes: “October 4th is a day when we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people, support grieving families, and create opportunities for healing. The violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people in Canada is a genocide. United, we will demand action on an issue that impacts us all!

“In light of COVID-19, this year NWAC will hold a live-streaming Virtual Vigil on October 4, at 2pm. The webcast will be streamed from our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NWAC.AFAC

NWAC also states that “The families will be sharing their stories of loss. This may be traumatic for those who have also experienced violence or loss. We will post a list of support lines at the end of the Vigil in case you need to talk to someone.

“Make sure to RSVP to the event to get a notification when it starts. For more information and other ways to show your support, visit: www.nwac.ca/event/sisters-in-spirit-virtual-vigil

Vancouver
Honouring Indigenous Women Warriors

Monday, October 4 — 6:00-8:00 pm
Crab Park – MMIWG Memorial Location
Organized by the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and BWSS Battered Women’s Support Services

There will be a territorial welcome by women from the host nations followed by speakers on the frontline work on MMIWG2S over the last 30 years. The program will include performances by Nisga dancers, wildflower women of Turtle Island and the big drum.

Online Gathering

Monday, October 4 — 4:00-6:30 pm
Organized by: Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women Alberta
To register click here.
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Zoom meeting to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people in Alberta and share information about the work that’s been done over the past year. Registration is required.

Calgary
18th Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil – Reclaiming Power and Place

Monday, October 4 — 11:30 am
Stephen Avenue Mall and 3rd Street SW
Organized by the Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society
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A march to Olympic Plaza where activities will include speakers, honour songs, a traditional ceremony and open mic.

Lethbridge
Sisters in Spirit Vigil

Monday, October 4 — 6:30 pm
Lethbridge City Hall, 910 4th Ave South
For information click here.

Welcome and gathering to take place at City Hall, followed by a march to Galt Gardens, 3rd Avenue & 5th Street South, where a vigil will take place starting at 7:00 pm.

Peace River
Sisters in Spirit Walk & Vigil

Monday, October 4 — 4:30 pm
Peace River Museum
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Welcome and gathering to take place at the Peace River Museum, followed by a march across Heart River Bridge to Riverfront Park, where a memorial service will be held.

Wetaskiwin
Sisters in Spirit Walk & Vigil

Monday, October 4 — 12:00 pm
Gather at Diamond Jubilee Park, 5409 50 Ave and walk towards Maskwacis.
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Windsor
Sisters in Spirit Vigil

Monday, October 4 — 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Dieppe Gardens
Riverside Drive West
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Ottawa
Families of Sisters in Spirit Vigil 2021
In Memory of Gladys Tolley – 20th anniversary

Monday, October 4 — 4:30 pm
Vincent Massey Park
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