Demanding justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women – McGill Daily

October 7, 2015

Montreal police signs agreement regarding Indigenous issues

Hundreds gathered at Cabot Square on October 4 to demand justice and accountability from the federal government at the 10th Annual Memorial March and Vigil for Missing and Murdered Native Women. Called to action by advocacy groups Missing Justice, Quebec Native Women, and the Centre for Gender Advocacy, the crowd marched for roughly an hour and a half from Cabot Square to Phillips Square and was met with cooperation from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM).

When the march arrived at Phillips Square, a vigil was held, with performances and speeches from Indigenous speakers and performers. Many of the speakers had lost a relative or close friend because of the systemic violence that afflicts Indigenous peoples.

The upcoming federal election and its potential consequences for Indigenous communities in Canada was a major topic of discussion throughout the demonstration.

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