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Sisters in Spirit Organize to Oppose Violence Against Women

by Rachael Charbonneau

Getting read to march at N'Swakamok
Some people at the Samaritan Centre came outside to show support
Faceless female figures represent missing and murdered indigenous women
Performance of Strong Woman Song
Round dance
Round dance
Women drummers and singers perform
Sisters in Spirit banner
Children marching

Sisters in Spirit organized a full afternoon of activities today for the One Billion Rising event, a globally organized march to oppose violence against women. Approximately twenty-five women attended the women-only ceremonies earlier in the afternoon, which included an art project representing missing and murdered indigenous women, a welcoming prayer, a pipe ceremony, the Strong Woman Song, the Men's Healing Song and a circle ceremony. This was followed by a scone and soup supper to energize people for the march through the downtown core. Approximately fifty people participated in the march, which featured singing, drumming and a round dance in the centre of town.

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