The march, full of people wearing red, carrying signs, and holding red dresses, made an impression against the grey skyscrapers.
Upon reaching Dorchester Square, participants gathered to hear closing speeches. For those who lingered, a drum circle formed as the sun set.
Ella Paulin The Eastern Door
Simone Page, project coordinator for the Iskweu Project and one of the organizers of the march, felt the event was a success.
“I think it was a really good turnout,” Page said. “I think we can always get the numbers higher, so we can put more and more pressure on the government, and on those in power who make decisions, but it was a beautiful energy and a really amazing crowd – it was really nice to have everybody together.”
Page expressed concern about reduced government funding for Indigenous women.
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“A huge amount of funding is going to be cut from public services and services for Indigenous communities that are really needed to address this crisis,” Page said.
“I’m really hoping that today reminds those in power, and reminds the people here, who are working every day to address these issues, that it matters and that we care, and that we have to keep fighting for it.”