So there are groups of Women and supporters who walk to make sure the public realizes what has and is happening.


It is amazing the resilience of Indigenous Women. It is they that lead the way. There is no pretence of what they are doing. They are in the fight to bring awareness to what is happening to Indigenous Women; they are being killed. They will always be the ones who show up.



The amount of people who showed up was impressive. The Winnipeg weather, extremely cold was not a deterrent to the people.
Mom's and Dad's, Kookum's and even Babies braved the cold.
The Walk went from the University of Winnipeg and over onto the well used street of Portage Avenue.
As I muddled around I couldn't help to hear some comments of non-participants of the Walk. This one White guy was waiting at a Bus stop and remarked, "it's not like I have to get home or anything." Another couple ran across the group of Walkers and made disparaging remarks as they ran.
But a number of Indigenous Women who were a local eatery came running out without their coats and cheered on the group of Walkers. I marvel at the dedication of the Walkers who go out and remind the public of what is happening and to also honour the families.
There's the truth about the whole thing, those Women will not be able to go home. While the regular person has no clue, no idea of what it means to all those who have lost someone and to the many who are going to lose someone. It is the reality of society, there is a heartless segment. Those who don't care, those who are ignorant and those who couldn't care less about the Missing and the Murdered.

No one ever wants their loved ones forgotten.
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