The City of Lethbridge first proclaimed Oct. 4 to be “Sisters in Spirit (SIS) Day” in 2019. The declaration was made permanent in 2021.
On Friday, we come together to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), Two Spirit and LGBTQQIA+ People. The day also supports families who have been tragically affected by the loss of a loved one to violence.
The annual Lethbridge Sisters in Spirit Vigil takes place Friday. It begins with a gathering outside City Hall at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will walk to Galt Gardens for a vigil beginning at 7 p.m. City Hall will be lit in red to honour the occasion.
Earlier in the day, the Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship society hosts a MMIWG memorial community feast in Galt Gardens. Free berry soup and fry bread will be served between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The event also features a tipi and Indigenous face painting. Everyone is welcome to gather and remember loved ones lost.
In addition to these events, the City continues initiatives aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and tackling underlying causes of violence.
