Sisters in Spirit Vigils
We remember. We grieve. We gather. We call for change.
Together, we honour our loved ones and carry forward the promise that their lives will never be erased.
Sisters in Spirit
On October, families, survivors, and communities gather in circles to remember our loved ones who never came home. Sisters in Spirit Vigils are not just events, they are sacred spaces where we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals (MMIWG2S+). At the heart of every vigil are the families who carry stories of unimaginable loss, and the survivors who courageously share their truths. These vigils belong to them. By gathering, we lift up their voices, hold space for their healing, and promise that their loved ones will never be forgotten.
Show Your Support
Sisters in Spirit began to name and remember those taken from us. Today, it has grown into a nationwide movement that refuses to let silence or inaction prevail. Each vigil adds to a chorus of voices demanding truth, justice, and safety for Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
Attend and share:
Stand with families by attending or hosting a vigil. Share your messages online with hashtags #SISVigils #NotForgotten #MMIWG2S. Bring your community together; light a candle, hang a red dress, or hold a moment of silence.
Host a vigil:
Across Canada, vigils take many forms: candlelight walks, red dress displays, songs, drumming, prayers, and moments of silence. Each one is an act of remembrance and a demand for justice. Access NWAC's Sisters in Spirit Toolkit for guidance on planning a vigil in your community.
Share your vigil:
Send your vigil's details to MMIWG@nwac.ca with the following information:
Date / Time & Location
Name of Organizer
Link to the event webpage, facebook
Contact information for those who have questions
Date / Time & Location
Name of Organizer
Link to the event webpage, facebook
Contact information for those who have questions