Manitoba Keewatinook Okimakanak will be having an event this Friday to commemorate Missing and Murder Indigenous Women and Girls.

The evening will include speakers, performers, a feast, and a candlelight vigil.

Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, who manages the Liaison Unit for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at MKO, explains why it’s important for our community to come out and support this cause.

"It’s to bring the community together to support families who have been impacted, as well as to raise awareness for others to know that this is a crisis and that we all have to work together collectively to prevent all forms of violence against indigenous women and girls."

The event will be held at River Lodge Place beginning at 5:30 PM.