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Melfort to Host Third Annual Walk for Missing Indigenous Women
The city of Melfort will commemorate the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls during the third annual Missing & Murdered Indigenous Walk on May 2, 2024. This year’s event aims to remember those who have been lost and to highlight ongoing challenges within Indigenous communities.
Event Details and Community Involvement
Perry Opoonechaw, a representative from the Marguerite Riel Centre, expressed his hopes for widespread participation. “We’ve been actively searching for people who are directly impacted by it to come and share their stories if they’d like to,” he stated in an interview. The walk serves not only as a remembrance but also as a platform for voices affected by this pressing issue.
Opoonechaw emphasized the reality of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, noting that this crisis affects communities across the country. The walk will commence at Memorial Gardens in downtown Melfort at 1 p.m., with participants expected to begin walking around 1:30 p.m.. The route will travel up Burrows Avenue East toward City Hall, then back down to the Northern Lights Palace, before returning to Memorial Gardens.
Community Support and Celebrations
Following the walk, there will be a barbecue and entertainment from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Opoonechaw mentioned the possibility of guest speakers who will share insights and stories related to the cause. All proceeds generated during the event will support the Marguerite Riel Centre’s summer youth programming, reinforcing the community’s commitment to addressing these issues.
Everyone is encouraged to participate, and attendees are invited to wear red clothing in solidarity with the cause. This year’s walk coincides with the 15th anniversary of Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People, which is observed every May 5.
The Missing & Murdered Indigenous Walk serves as a significant reminder of the ongoing fight for justice and awareness regarding the plight of Indigenous women and girls. As the event approaches, community members are urged to join in solidarity to honor the lives lost and to advocate for change.
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