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Hundreds march in Victoria in memory of Canada’s ‘stolen sisters’

Hundreds of residents in Greater Victoria marched to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals at the Stolen Sisters March on February 16.
Monique May, the march organizer, emphasized the event's dual purpose of honoring the dead and calling for justice for Indigenous communities.
Participant Helen Joe shared her family's story, advocating for community safety and recognition of all victims.
The event marks its 16th year, highlighting the ongoing need for government accountability and the importance of Indigenous voices in decision-making.

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Hundreds march in Victoria in memory of Canada’s ‘stolen sisters’

The event is in remembrance of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people

5 days ago·Victoria, Canada

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Memorial march in Grand Forks for missing, murdered women

Dozens march Grand Forks' streets in honour of missing and murdered women, girls and two-spirited.

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‘You need to walk beside us’: Nanaimo march honours the missing and murdered | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

‘You need to walk beside us’: Nanaimo march honours the missing and murdered Eric Plummer Sun, 02/16/2025 - 18:14 Nanaimo, BC Over a hundred walked through the streets of Nanaimo on Feb. 14 in recognition of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people – one of many such marches that took place over the weekend with hopes of ending a national crisis. Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, marked the annual Women’s Memorial March, an…

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'They had a story': Families remember their loved ones at Victoria's Stolen Sisters march

It’s been nearly a decade since the government of Canada launched an independent inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. For the past 16 years, organizers and advocates for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and the two-spirited community have been fighting for cases to be solved on Vancouver Island and across the country. On Sunday, hundreds marched from Victoria’s Centennial Square all the way to the B.C. Leg…

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