MEDIA ADVISORY - 5th Annual Ottawa Sisters In Spirit Vigil 2010

OTTAWA, Oct. 4 /CNW Telbec/ - The Native Women's Association of Canada will hold the 5th Annual Sisters In Spirit Vigil to honour missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls today in Ottawa. The vigil will take place on Parliament Hill with a rally beginning at 12 p.m. All those who are in attendance are welcome to join us for a community feast beginning at 1:30 p.m. at The Church of St. John the Evangelist located at 154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa.

What:	The 5th Annual Ottawa Sisters In Spirit Vigil 2010
Who:	All those wishing to honour missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls and their families in Canada.
When:	12-3 p.m. October 4th, 2010
Where:	Rally at Parliament Hill with a community feast to follow at The Church of St. John the Evangelist (154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2P 0H8)

The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of Aboriginal women within the Aboriginal community and Canadian society. As a voice for Aboriginal women, NWAC is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of Aboriginal women and girls.

National Partnerships & Supporters

Amnesty International
Assembly of First Nations
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
Canadian Teachers Federation (CTF)
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives
National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC)
National Union of Public Government Employees (NUPGE)
Native Communications Inc. (NCI) Winnipeg
Ontario Secondary Student Teacher Federation (OSSTF/FEESO)
Ottawa Coalition To End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW)
Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
YWCA Canada

2010 Ottawa SIS Vigil Organizers & Supporters

Amnesty International
Harmony House
Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement Ottawa/ Project of Heart
KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives
Minwaashin Lodge
Ontario Native Women's Association AHBHC FHV
Ottawa Coalition To End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW)
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

Special Thanks To:
Aboriginal Professionals Network
Canadian Network of Women's Shelters & Transition Houses
Canadian Women's Health Network
Feminist Alliance For International Action (FAFIA)
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Ontario Public Service Employees Union Region 3 (OPSEAU)
The United Church of Canada, Healing Programs, Aboriginal Ministries Circle
Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada
Women's Worlds 2011

For further information:

Andrea Ruttan, Communications Officer
Phone: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
Email: [email protected]