On October 4th, communities across Canada observed the National Day of Action to remember and advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans & Two Spirit People (MMIWG2S+).
In Montreal, the Native Women’s Shelter and the Southern Quebec Inuit Association organized a vigil and march at Cabot Square to pay respect to MMIWG2S+ and call for concrete measures.
Cabot Square was adorned with red dresses, symbolizing the lives lost to violence, while attendees donned red to show solidarity and raise awareness about this pressing issue.
The Iskweu project emphasized the importance of this day in urging the city of Montreal, the provincial government, and federal authorities to take immediate action. They are urging leaders to implement the recommendations from the National Inquiry and provide essential support and shelter for Indigenous women affected by the housing crisis.
Since the inception of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in 2019, the Canadian government has progressed on 115 of the 231 Calls to Justice, with only two being fully completed.
