Friday, October 4, 2024 is Sisters in Spirit Day, a day to honour the lives of murdered and missing Indigenous girls and women and show support for their family, loved ones, and communities.
For further learning on Sisters in Spirit Day and resources dedicated to supporting the safety of Indigenous women, see:
- National Action Plan Support
- Indigenous Women’s Economic Security Council
- Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society: Women’s Emergency Shelter
- Native Women’s Association of Canada: Digital Library
To commemorate, observe, and support Sisters in Spirit Day you can:
- Light a candle in your window
- Take a moment of silence in honour of the victims and their loved ones
- Write a message of hope, strength and memorial to honour the missing and murdered Indigenous girls, women, and gender diverse people on social media using the hashtags #SISVigils and #MMIWG
- Participate in community events
