Honouring and Remembering: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC-06:00

Bissell Centre | Edmonton

Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta
Publisher/HostAboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta
Honouring and Remembering:  Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Honouring Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women. Join us for a powerful day of remembrance, reflection and community.
About this Event

Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta (ACSA) and Bissell Centre invite you to a heartfelt gathering to honor and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).

Join us Friday May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, for a day of reflection, ceremony, and community connection, featuring:

  • Guidance from an Elder and Sacred Fire Ceremony
  • Sharing & Healing Circle led by Stephanie Harpe
  • Tobacco offering
  • Traditional dancing by Feather and Dallas Arcand
  • Singing and drumming by Adrian Goulet
  • Artwork by Feather
  • Red Dress art exibit in honour of MMIW
  • A Remembrance Wall to honour lost loved ones and invite their spirit

Enjoy a community lunch as we come together to relect, remember and honour the lives of MMIW. ❤️
On-site support will be available

Native Counselling Services of Alberta will be present, offering space for individuals to connect, speak and receive support throughout the day.


Donations to support this event and ongoing community programs are welcomed and appreciated.
Registration is required due to limited capacity.


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If you would like to support our ongoing programs, please consider making a donation through CanadaHelps. Every contribution helps us continue delivering cultural, educational, and healing initiatives in our community.

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Hosted & Presented by ACSA

About Aboriginal Counselling Services of Alberta (ACSA)
Aboriginal counselling services of Alberta (ACSA) supports indigenous individuals, families, and communities throuhg culturally grounded healing, connections and care.
Rooted in the Seven Sacred Laws of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom and humility and truth. ACSA provides safe pathways for healing that honour th emind, body and emotions.
Our work is guided by Elders and supported by a dedicated team of counsellors, social workers and cultural support workers who walk alongside individuals on their healing journey.


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Bissell Centre, 10527 96 Street, Edmonton, Canada

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