About the Event
Oct. 4 is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People (MMIWG2S+). On that day, we join communities across Canada in honouring lives tragically taken, families forever impacted, and survivors of gender- and race-based violence.
This day is not only one of remembrance, but also a Call to Action to end systemic violence and uphold the safety, dignity, and rights of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
JIBC events to invite reflection, dialogue and solidarity
In partnership with Justice & Public Safety Division (JPSD) and the JIBC Students’ Union (JISU), the Office of Indigenization (OI) is hosting a series of events leading up to Oct. 4 to invite reflection, dialogue, and solidarity. These events are guided by the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry, the Guiding Principles of the National Action Plan, and the strength of survivors and families.
Together, we honour our grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunties, cousins, friends, and Two-Spirit and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people whose lives, stories, and voices lead this work.
Wednesday, Oct. 1 - New Westminster campus Atrium
• Opening Ceremony: 10 a.m.
Join us in the Atrium with Elder Caroline Buckshot to open this important week of reflection and action.
Daily from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 3 - New Westminster campus Atrium
• ReDress Display:
A powerful visual installation honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
• Beading Circle and Information Kiosk: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stop by the Atrium throughout the week to learn, connect, and take part in community beading of a ReDress as an act of remembrance and solidarity.
Friday, Oct. 3 - Starting at the front entrance of New Westminster campus
• Remembrance Vigil & Closing Circle: 2 p.m.
Walk with us in honour and remembrance across the New Westminster campus. Along the route, we will pause at the four directions of the medicine wheel, bringing attention to the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The vigil will conclude in the Gathering Place with Elder Caroline Buckshot, where we will hold space for reflection, community, and collective healing.
This campaign calls us all to stand together in remembrance, action, and solidarity. We hope you will join us in honouring this important day and committing to change.