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Sisters in Spirit Day

  • Raphael Cree Boat Launch Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1B7 Canada (map)

Honouring the memories of the more than 59 Missing and Murdered Loved Ones in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo in Treaty 8.

All are welcome. 

6:00 PM Gathering for a meal of soup and bannock with coffee & tea.

6:30 PM Welcoming everyone with prayer, and drum songs.

7:00 PM (sunset) Candlelight vigil, honouring loved ones with photos lighting up tipis along the river bank.

7:45 PM Closing reflection and drum songs.

8:00 PM Conclusion

Families who have not submitted photos previously are invited to send photos to Jessica Callieou, MMEIP Coordinator, at Jessica.Callieou@atcfn.ca 

For those who can not attend, you can show your solidarity in other ways.

  • Click on the dress image to download, print and colour a red dress to put in your window.

  • Put tobacco down on the earth,

  • light a candle,

  • hang a red dress,

  • and offer prayers for the stolen sisters to find their way home.

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