Events by Community or Topic/Category
MMEIP Family Information Liaison Units
Family Information Liaison Units (FILUs) are a one-stop information service for all families of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
ATC has provided the FILUs team with a quiet, private, and comforting space to meet with families and connect them with services.
Sisters in Spirit Day
A sacred fire will be lit at 8:00am and supported by local Elders and firekeepers all day. Anyone—Indigenous, friend, ally, or supporter—who would like to come by and make an offering, say a prayer, or show support to the local families and communities impacted is welcome.
Community Gathering and Walk to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Everyone is invited to participate in the Community Gathering and Walk to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
As NDTR is on a Saturday this year, a decision was made in collaboration with Indigenous communities, ATC - Athabasca Tribal Council and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to hold a community gathering and walk on Thursday, September 28, ensuring that education and awareness are as widespread as possible, creating opportunities for local schools and youth to be involved.
The gathering begins at 10 a.m. at Kiyām Community Park.
Join us in solidarity, wear orange, and honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and their communities.
RED DRESS DAY
Join us in bringing awareness to the epidemic of MMIWG2S+ and MMEIP in a full day focused on support and healing.
MMEIP Dinner and Gathering - FORT CHIPEWYAN
We must honour those who have lost their lives to violence or have experienced exploitation. We ask family members or friends to bring forward the names of your lost loved ones to be honoured in future regional MMEIP initiatives.
MMEIP Dinner and Gathering - FMFN
We must honour those who have lost their lives to violence or have experienced exploitation. We ask family members or friends to bring forward the names of your lost loved ones to be honoured in future regional MMEIP initiatives.
MMEIP Dinner & Gathering - FM468FN
We must honour those who have lost their lives to violence or have experienced exploitation. We ask family members or friends to bring forward the names of your lost loved ones to be honoured in future regional MMEIP initiatives.
MMEIP Dinner & Gathering - CPFN
We must honour those who have lost their lives to violence or have experienced exploitation. We ask family members or friends to bring forward the names of your lost loved ones to be honoured in future regional MMEIP initiatives.
Fort Chipewyan Indian Day School Survivors Supper Gathering and Claim Application Support
Gather with IRS support workers for a supper of soup, bannock and fellowship.
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First come, first serve appointments with IRS support workers to provide confirmation of previously submitted claims, follow-ups, or help to fill out new applications.
Indian Day School Claims FORT CHIPEWYAN
FORT CHIPEWYAN
Resolution Support Workers will be available for 30-minute appointments to provide support with applications. Follow-up phone call appointments will be accommodated to finish applications if necessary.
To make your appointment or for more information please click on the image.
Indian Day School Claims CPFN
CHIPEWYAN PRAIRIE FIRST NATION
Resolution Support Workers will be available for 30-minute appointments to provide support with applications. Follow-up phone call appointments will be accommodated to finish applications if necessary.
To make your appointment or for more information please click on the image.
MMEIP Solidarity Walk
Join the walk to raise awareness about Murdered, Missing, and Exploited Indigenous People
Starting at the Centre of Hope, 10095 Marshall Street. Walking along Franklin Ave and ending at Jubilee Plaza for speeches and refreshments.
Show solidarity and wear a ribbon skirt or ribbon shirt with a jean jacket or jeans.