On October 4, 2011, concerned citizens and Aboriginal community members will gather in cities across Canada to honor the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and support their families. Launched in 2006, the annual Sisters in Spirit Vigils serve as an important reminder that the violence experienced by those woman can no longer be overlooked.

The vigils will be held in at least 35 locations, as confirmed by the Native Women’s Association of Canada. You will find the list below:

OTTAWA — September 5, 2011 marked the third anniversary of the unsolved disappearances of Maisy Odjick and Shannon Alexander from Maniwaki, Québec. It was also the day when 30 Days of Justice 2011 began.

Now entering its second week, 30 Days of Justice is an event organized by Families of Sisters in Spirit and its allies to bring awareness to the issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada; honor their memories; support their families; and demand an end to the violence perpetrated against Indigenous women.