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MMIWG2S Vigil

  • Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre 1131 Front Street Dawson City, Yukon Canada (map)

A candlelight vigil to remember Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people lost to colonialist violence.

Meet at Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre at 5:30pm

Walk to Front Street firepit for bonfire, speakers, food, and Hän Singers.

Dress warmly! All welcome!

Mähsį cho Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Wellness - Chief John Jonas Centre for lead organizing!


HǪZǪ ŁËKʼÄ̀NÄ̀CHA - WE TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER

Confronting the systemic violence of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks can bring up a lot of feelings.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Support Line is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. You can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support and cultural services and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers - 1-844-413-6649.

Hope for Wellness Help Line is available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate crisis intervention. Experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk or are distressed.

Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.

Telephone and online counselling are available in English and French. On request, telephone counselling is also available in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.

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