Hundreds of people in Saskatoon joined in the 10th anniversary walk and candlelight vigil of the Sisters in Spirit movement.
The Sisters in Spirit movement held their 10th annual walk and candlelight vigils across the country yesterday.
Around 300 people took part in the Saskatoon event to remember the country’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Spokesperson Darlene Okeymasim-Sicotte says to commemorate the anniversary red armbands were worn by participants.
The red armband is a symbol of the red dress project that reminds people of the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
“Please remember the stories of the families their voices are often forgotten when people are collaborating or bringing the awareness,” says Okeymasim-Sicotte. “Talk to the families, ask them about of the person that’s missing, they really want to commemorate and that their loved one is being known as a human being.”
In Saskatoon, the families of Dahleen Bosse, Maxine Wapass and Cody Wolfe were afforded the opportunity to speak about their missing family member.
“We need to stand with love and forgiveness,” says Marilyn Wapass. Her sister Maxine went missing in Saskatoon 14 years ago and was found murdered. “We need to stand with all those women who have been murdered to honour their lives.”
Vigils and walks were also held in La Ronge, Regina, Yorkton and Onion Lake.