National Day of Awareness for MMIW2S ceremonies meant as reminder to learn more

The importance of going beyond the symbols

May 11, 2022 @ 11:21 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Several people attended the MMIWG2S ceremony on May 5 at the Chippewa of Saugeen women’s shelter. (Cory Bilyea Photos)
SAUGEEN – The haunting cry of a Mi-Gi-Zi’ (Eagle) filled the air during a ceremony honouring murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirits (MMIWG2S). This is a significant and humbling experience to be joined by that Mi-Gi-Zi’; many Anishnaabeg people believe the Mi-Gi-Zi’ is the one who speaks to the Creator on our behalf…
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