A three-day gathering in support of the families of missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls will be held in Prince George in the new year.
Set for Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, it follows on a commitment aboriginal relations and reconciliation minister John Rustad made in June to hold the gathering.
It also follows on a June 2014 memorandum of understanding between the provincial government, the First Nations Leadership Council and Mtis Nation BC expressing their shared commitment to end violence against aboriginal women and girls.
Together they will partner with Lheidli T'enneh First Nation, the Minister's Advisory Council on Aboriginal Women, Carrier Sekani Tribal Council and Carrier Sekani Family Services to co-host the gathering.
A private welcoming event will be held for family members on Jan. 31, with a variety of facilitated sessions and cultural activities taking place throughout Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 1 and 2.
"The family gathering's supportive environment will help foster further healing for families and communities who have experienced the pain caused from violence against Aboriginal women and girls," the provincial government said in a press release issued Friday.
