October 4th is recognized as Sisters in Spirit to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks while also fighting to end colonialist violence.

Monday night, we gathered at Dänojà Zho, walked along the Yukon River, stood around the fire pit on Front Street and listened to speakers, and also enjoyed some chili together. We want to remember women, girls, and Two Spirit folks lost to violence and commit to creating a world where no more aunties, cousins, sisters, and friends are taken from this land.

Mähsi cho to everyone who’s hard work and support created the event:

• Our amazing consulting auntie, Phyllis Vittrekwa

• Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Wellness Department staff: Allison, Erin, Gladys, and Lorraine

• Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Youth Centre staff: Adonika, Maddie, River, Shelby, and Sophie

• Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre staff: Kylie, Glenda, and Victor

• Dawson City Music Festival

• Grade Twelve First Nations Studies class
  
  Photos taken by Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre.

Sisters in Spirit in Dawson is organized by Dawson Women's Shelter, Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre, and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Wellness Centre.

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