Walk honoring missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls on Central Avenue, Thursday morning. (Dawson Thompson/paNOW Staff)

By Dawson Thompson

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Jul 8, 2021 | 11:42 AM

A walk honoring missing and murdered indigenous women and girls is taking place in Prince Albert.

The walk is part of the “We Rise” ceremony, organized and hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council Women’s Commission.

There was to be a healing circle at Kinsmen Park in the afternoon. (Dawson Thompson/paNOW Staff)

The walk began on River Street West outside the monument they unveiled yesterday. The walk then lead onto Central Avenue and was to finish at Kinsmen Park.

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Over the past two days, it has been very important for people to come and show their support. Although the ceremony has a negative backstory many people are hoping for more positivity in the future.

“It’s very important to me to support this walk as we have so many Indigenous people who are suffering,” Mavis Longjohn told paNOW. “This is a beginning for healing. I have grandchildren, and I want them to have a good, healthy life as they get old.”

Many people who joined in on the walk this morning had parents who went to residential schools.

“Our parents were in residential schools. That really had a big impact on their lives, which lead to a big impact on our lives as well,” Craig Airheart told paNOW at the ceremony. “Hearing about the discovery of all the unmarked graves was a really big shock. We just like to show our support anyway we can.”

The walk began on River Street and lead onto Central Avenue. (Dawson Thompson/paNOW Staff)

There has been plenty of support over the past two days from residents from around the province. People from the far north, Saskatoon, Regina and The Battlefords have attended the special events.

“There is a lot going on in our country, over the past few weeks there have been gatherings and showing support for Indigenous folks, P.A. Coun. Tony Head told paNOW at the walk. “It’s inspiring to see us all come together.

“The support has been overwhelming. We have 40 per cent Indigenous folks in Prince Albert so it’s nice to see us come together to support each other. I’m very happy to see the support from the community.”

Live entertainment is arranged at Kinsmen Park when the over 100 participants arrive. After the entertainment there will be a healing circle beginning at 1:00 p.m., with a thank you ceremony to wrap everything up.

Healing Circle

The Healing Circle at the Amphitheatre at Kinsmen Park, Thursday afternoon. (Dawson Thompson/paNOW Staff)

The Healing Circle at Kinsmen Park hosted by Erica Beaudin. (Dawson Thompson/paNOW Staff)

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