Sisters in Spirit vigils have been held every October 4 since 2006 in the memory of Canada’s murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people. Sisters in Spirit Day raises public awareness to ensure that everyone, regardless of their cultural background, is aware of this crisis of violence and calls on us take action.

What each of us can do: 

• Support Indigenous, BIPOC, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and organization in their work. Attend community events and respectfully listen to their messages. Educate yourself. 
• Read Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and their Calls for Justice. 
• Learn about Indigenous and colonial history from an Indigenous perspective. Learn about the integral roles of women and Two Spirit people within Indigenous culture. 
• When you see or hear actions, behaviours, or words that are harmful, ask questions, speak up, or check in. Try to mitigate the harm.  

If you would like more information, visit Safe Passages, an initiative of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC): safe-passage.ca You can also visit the Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office in Kelley Memorial Building, Room 115-118 equity@upei.ca  |  @upei_edi  |  @upeisvpro