December 7, 2007
Yesterday, the President of the United Native Nations Lillian George paid respect to the DTES missing and murdered women by participating in a smudging ritual on the intersection of Main and Hastings Street in Vancouver. She was joined by her colleague, the National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal People, Patrick Brazeau and several hundred supporters who filled the intersection.
Patrick Brazeau, who was invited by the DTES women, flew in from Ottawa particularly to support Indigenous women and show respect and dedication to promoting equal rights for all Aboriginal people.
The ceremony was organized by WAVAW (women against violence against women), Squamish Nation, Aboriginal groups and multicultural organizations. The ceremony joined international women’s anti-violence groups in a ‘Sacred Smudge Ceremony in the Downtown Eastside’, to celebrate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.
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