Manitobans gathered to remember transgender people who lost their lives to violence and discrimination.
The transgender flag was raised on the east side of Memorial Park on Friday, in honour of Transgender Remembrance Day. This is the 11th year for the event in Winnipeg.
At the University of Winnipeg on Friday evening, speakers read the names of victims and the countries they came from.
People also paid tribute to those who have faced anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.
The event included talks by community advocates and political leaders.
"These people are disfigured and tormented and tortured, for no other reason than being trans,” said Shandi Strong.
Strong is a trans activist now running for the Liberals in the upcoming provincial election.
She said despite the challenges that still exits, life is safer for trans people in Canada than many places around the world.
Over the past decade, she said it's inspiring to see more young people speaking out, and more people attending tributes like this one.
