Matawa First Nation is joining with Thunder Bay’s faith communities to fight racism.
It hosted an anti-racism Unity Walk today as part of the event, “Walking In The Light — Addressing Racism in Thunder Bay Guided By Faith” .
President of Matawa First Nations Management Board Of Directors, Darius Ferris, says it’s important to show unity with the city and call attention to racism affecting Indigenous peoples.
Ferris adds it’s a call for faith communities to support Indigenous people who live Thunder Bay and those who come here for school or business.
There were representatives from a number of faiths, including Carolyn Dowdell. She’s a member of the city’s Baha’i faith community, and says events like the walk are one way to build relationships between groups and end discrimination.
The walk began in the International Friendship Gardens, followed by a symposium at the Columbus Centre on May Street.
Members of #tbay faith communities taking part in 2016 Unity Walk pic.twitter.com/xLkAwPRnHJ
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