February 24th, 2018
Northern FIRE participated in a nation-wide call for action regarding the death of Indigenous youth, Tina Fontaine. The rally, one of many taking place across Canada, took place after the man on trial for her murder was found not guilty. Organizers hoped to highlight the need for reforms in the systems that failed Tina Fontaine and many others like her.
“It is only through pressure from people like all of us here today that we’ll be able to give a voice to young girls like Tina and help put a spotlight on the need for changes required in the justice system, the police system and the child welfare system,“
Reg Mueller, deputy tribal chief of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council.
(NEATBY, S. (26/02/18). Rally demands justice in Fontaine case. from http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local-news/rally-demands-justice-in-fontaine-case-1.23185766)