OvalSilver

Thank you,  Alanis Obomsawin, for recording the terrible invasions of Indigenous lands by Canadian governments.

Today I say the name of Delphine Nikal (age 19), left her home in Telkwa to visit friends 16 km away in Smithers (BC) when she disappeared on 13 June 1990. She is one of 18 confirmed Highway of Tears cases. Delphine Nikal #MMIW

Today I say the name of Jennifer Leigh Catcheway (age 18), Skownan FN (MB), left home to spend a couple of days with her uncle and cousin, planned celebrate her 18th birthday at home on 19 June 2008. Disappearance not taken seriously. Jennifer Catcheway #MMIW

Today I say the name of Donna Marie Kasyon (age 20), stabbed to death at a Saskatoon SK bus shelter 14 June 2002. Donna Kasyon #MMIW

Today I say the name of Susan Assin (age 19), Asubpeeschoseewagong F.N. (ON), one of 11 siblings, disappeared while visiting Kenora ON 17 June 1974. Body found wearing only socks. Susan Assin #MMIW

Today I say the name of Irma Lynn Murdock (age 32), last seen 16 June 2000 in Winnipeg (MB). May have travelled to Vancouver (BC). Irma Murdock #MMIW

Today I say the name of Frances May Ellah (Cook) (age 59), Sagkeeng F.N. (MB), beloved mom, found in stairwell of Winnipeg apt bldg 15 June 1975, fractured skull, brain stem bleed, star shaped blunt object laceration on back of head. Frances Ellah #MMIW

Today I say the name of Immaculate “Mackie” Basil (age 26), Tl’azt’en F.N. (B.C.), raised in foster care, mom of one, last seen 14 June 2013 despite four-day search by RCMP, search&rescue & volunteers from Tl’azt’en First Nation. Immaculate Basil #MMIW

Today I say the name of Jessica Marie Cardinal (age 24), Cree, found strangled to death in an Edmonton north end alley 14 June 1997. Jessica Cardinal #MMIW