May 6, 2021 9:14 AM
Charmaine Hunter, Carol Paynter, Erika Froh, Kristin Tetreault, Helen Knott, and Connie Greyeyes stood in solidarity with several other residents today, walking to remember murdered and missing indigenous women, girls, and Two-spirited people. (Tom Summer)
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Residents in Fort St. John joined thousands across Canada on Wednesday to walk in memory and raise awareness of murdered and missing indigenous women.
Connie Greyeyes was among several who showed up at Kin Park to show their support and said she walks in memory of her cousin who was murdered in Edmonton in 1993.
“She was beaten and burned alive by a complete stranger, for no reason at all,” Greyeyes said. “She just happened to be walking in the wrong spot at the wrong time.”
Community to hang red dresses back up after two people filmed taking them down in Ladysmith
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Community hangs red dresses back up after two people filmed taking them down in Ladysmith
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“There’s a disproportionate amount of young Indigenous people within the criminal justice system and we want to work to help young people feel empowered and balanced,” said program co-ordinator Suzette Amaya. When translated from the Indigenous language of the Musqueam Nation into English, the program means “strong echo” signifying the strength of their ancestors Indigenous young people, who are the echo of the future, carry with them. The three-year pilot program funded by the Department of Justice will be open to youth ages 12 to 17 who have charges within the City of Vancouver. During its three to six-month duration, between 10 to 20 participants will have the opportunity to engage in ceremonies, traditional teachings, and outings while being connected with various supports such as counseling, advocacy and case management.