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A throng of walkers show their support for the Bear Spirit Healing Journey which began in Prince George Monday and in the next few days will continue into communities along Highway 16 to Haida Gawai.
■ Raising awareness
Bear Spirit starts journey on Highway of Tears Series of walks finishes on July 30 in Terrace and Prince Rupert The Bear Spirit Healing Journey will be traveling through many communities. It began Monday in Prince George with a group of walkers carrying flags and pictures of loved ones, making their way down a stretch of Highway 16. The group plans to have walks and ceremonial fires in several communities along Highway 16 all the way to Haida Gwaii.
“The purpose of the walk and ceremonial fire is to raise awareness about violence and honour murdered and missing aboriginal women and men, as well as provide an opportunity for healing for people who have lost loved ones,” said Wendy Kellas, community safety coordinator with Carrier Sekani Family Servies. The local walk began at 6 p.m. July 23
when participants met at School District Office at 2100 Ferry Ave. and continued down the walking path alongside Highway 16 to the junction of highways 16 and 97. The Fire Ceremony took place later at the location of Mr. P.G., where family, friends and community members were encouraged to bring a letter to place in the fire to loved ones.
To show your support, join the march when the Bear Spirit Healing Journey comes to your community: July 25, Burns Lake; July 26 Houston; July 27, Smithers; July 28, Moricetown; July 29 Hazelton; and July 30, Terrace and Prince Rupert. For more information, phone Carrier Sekani Family Services at 250-562-3591 or 1-800-889-6855.
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