REGINA, Sask. — A project honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+) has entered its final stage.
According to the City of Regina, the Mihko Achokos Iskwêw (Red Women Star) project is seeking Indigenous educators, historians and writers to help develop resources for a commemoration site focused on educating the community about MMIWG2S+, Indigenous truth, histories, knowledge and the legacy of Treaty 4.
“Our vision for the Mihko Achokos Iskwêw Project is to be a place of community connection to remember and honour the lives of MMIWG2S+ victims, survivors and families,” said Jamie Lerat with the Knowledge Collective, which is made up of Indigenous experts in public education, traditional knowledge, youth engagement and MMIWG2S+ lived experience.
The group said resources can include historical information, digital storytelling, interpretive content and educational materials developed under the leadership of the collective.
The Indigenous-led project responds to the Calls for Justice outlined in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
The land-based commemoration site, designed by a community panel, is currently under construction at Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park.
It will include a central fire pit, Grandfather boulders, native plants and an art piece by Treaty 4-based artist Brianna LaPlante.
Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2027.
Anyone interested in helping with the project is encouraged to email Regina’s culture department, with applicants reviewed by the Knowledge Collective.
