Łihè niyajè shë̀k – Our sisters together, always
October 4th is recognized as Sisters in Spirit to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks while also fighting to end colonialist violence.
Massive mähsi cho to the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department for creating and sharing Hän language around Sisters in Spirit.
Niyajè chʼonkʼą̈̀ zhìt hänjit tr’ädäl - We walk for our sisters in spirit
Łihè niyajè shë̀k – Our sisters together, always
Łihè niyajè hädä̀l – Together, our sisters, they are walking (or together, our sisters are walking)
Niyajè, huwè tr’ädä̀l – Our sisters, we walk with them
Niyajè, hädätr’ënidhän – Our sisters, we love them
Łihjè - Sisters (to each other)
Łihjè shë̀k - Sisters (to each other), always.
Niyajè – Our sisters (but literally our older sisters)
Sisters in Spirit
When: Monday, October 4th, 6pm-7pm
Where: Gathering at Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, river walk to Front Street fire pit
Who: All are welcome
We come together to demand action to prevent the loss of our mothers, aunties, cousins, sisters, and daughters.
Join us for a gathering, walk along the Yukon River, and a bonfire on Front Street in solidarity to raise awareness about the indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people who have been and continue to be murdered or disappear.
Everyone is welcome.
Click here to download a Sister in Spirit poster to print.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Show your support for families that have lost Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks and show your commitment to creating a world without violence by hanging red clothing outside your house October 1st to 8th.
Read more about why we use red clothing to remember and celebrate Indigenous women.
HǪZǪ ŁËKʼÄ̀NÄ̀CHA - WE TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER
Confronting the systemic violence of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks can bring up a lot of feelings.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Support Line is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. You can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support and cultural services and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers - 1-844-413-6649.
Hope for Wellness Help Line is available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate crisis intervention. Experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk or are distressed.
Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
Telephone and online counselling are available in English and French. On request, telephone counselling is also available in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.
Sisters in Spirit in Dawson is organized by Dawson Women's Shelter, Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre, and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Wellness Centre.
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