Inaugural Day of Action for missing, murdered aboriginal women Thursday

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Events will be held throughout Winnipeg on Thursday for the inaugural National Day of Action for missing and murdered indigenous women.

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Events will be held throughout Winnipeg on Thursday for the inaugural National Day of Action for missing and murdered indigenous women.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the newly formed Manitoba Coalition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women have officially recognized the day, and start things with a sunrise ceremony at the Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks at 7:30 a.m.

Other events include:

WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Archives
A mural on the rail bridge over Portage Avenue depicts murdered Manitoba aboriginal women and another mural on the south side shows portraits of missing Manitoba aboriginal women. The inaugural Day of Action Thursday will raise awareness of these and many other aboriginal women who have gone missing or been murdered.
WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Archives A mural on the rail bridge over Portage Avenue depicts murdered Manitoba aboriginal women and another mural on the south side shows portraits of missing Manitoba aboriginal women. The inaugural Day of Action Thursday will raise awareness of these and many other aboriginal women who have gone missing or been murdered.
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