P.E.I. Sisters in Spirit vigil remembers missing and murdered Indigenous women

Confederation Landing in Charlottetown was a sombrescene full of song and prayers Thursday morning as people gathered for the 13th annual Sisters in Spirit vigil.

Vigils are heldacross Canada to draw attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women.

The event began with a smudging by an elder,after which an honour walk took the group around the park.

This year the Aboriginal Women's Association added red dresses to the event designed to represent different roles that women play, including mother, sister and daughter inspired by a 2010art installation byMtisartistJamie Black.

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