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Rally for missing and murdered indigenous women held in Enderby by Splatsin Nation

On May 1, 2025, Splatsin Nation and the City of Enderby came together at the Splatsin Community Centre location to host a grassroots event honoring missing Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals.
The event addressed the persistent issue of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, emphasizing the urgent call for justice and comprehensive systemic reform.
Speakers, including Splatsin leader Jody Leon, emphasized calls for criminal justice reform, increased resources to combat crime and opioids, and greater government collaboration for community safety.
Around 200 attendees gathered for the event, which opened with traditional drumming and dancing; Leon described the occasion as historic and emphasized a collective call to all government levels to urgently pursue justice and fundamental systemic reforms.
The communities pledged to collaborate on enhancing safety and have scheduled a renewed search for local missing Indigenous women to take place on the day honoring Indigenous peoples, June 21.

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