Okîsikow Way Day Marked with City Hall Proclamation Honoring Survivors of Violence

Okîsikow Way Day Marked with City Hall Proclamation Honoring Survivors of Violence

The City of Edmonton recognized Okîsikow Way Day with a civic proclamation and community gathering at City Hall, bringing together Elders, advocates, and partners to honor women and gender-diverse people impacted by violence and to raise awareness of the ongoing crisis of domestic abuse.

Andrew Knack, Mayor of Edmonton tells CFWE it is important to continue advancing this work and hopes more community members will carry it forward for future generations.

Milly Karihoo Saadeh, Indigenous Relations Strategic Planner with the City of Edmonton Indigenous Relations Office says with todays recognition of Okîsikow Way symbolizes that the City of Edmonton is working to continue to make safer spaces for healing and reconciliation for Indigenous peoples.

Milly Karihoo Saadeh, Indigenous Relations Strategic Planner with the City of Edmonton Indigenous Relations Office

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