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

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

Vigils held on Oct. 4th annually across the country

Natalia Goodwin · CBC News · Posted: Oct 04, 2018 4:00 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 4, 2018

The event began with a smudging ceremony, which included a prayer for those who have been lost and their families. (Natalia Goodwin/CBC )

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

Vigils are held across 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.

A colourful tribute: Indigenous women gather for their missing and murdered sisters

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 2010 art installation by Métis artist Jamie Black.