Every year on October 4, the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) holds a . These vigils take place in communities across the country to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, to support families, and to raise awareness of the systemic violence that continues to affect Indigenous communities.
The recognizes this violence as a “national tragedy of epic proportion.”
The following resources are available to support professional and classroom-based learning:
As part of the learning on this day, it is important to also view and reflect upon Tamara Bernard's .
We encourage all members of our community to learn more, reflect, and, where possible, take part in this year’s vigil, which takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Director of Education Clayton La Touche: “On National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the 吃瓜黑料网 community honours the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and stands with families in their grief and resilience. At the 吃瓜黑料网, we are committed to learning, reflection, and action that will help end the systemic violence that continues to cause profound harm to Indigenous communities.”