Winnipeggers are speaking out about missing and murdered indigenous women.
14-year old Kendal Wood said it’s a problem that’s now reaching his generation.
The body of Tina Fontaine, 15, was found on Sunday in the Red River. Her killer has not yet been caught.
Kendal hosted a gathering Friday afternoon at the corner of Portage and Main to raise awareness about the issue.
“I thought what if that was my family? It could have been someone from my family, and then I was thinking about Tina's family and how they felt and I just thought I needed to do something,” he said.
The event ran from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday.
Lori Mainville, who attended the gathering, said she was inspired by Wood’s courage.
"This really tells us something when children step forward. They observe. They know what's happening in our community and they want a safer community just like anybody else,” said Mainville.
Guests came with their families, posters, flags and drums for the event.
More information is available on the the “Children Fighting to Keep Our Girls Safe!” Facebook page.
