In this episode of A Year on Wellington Street, we cover the October 4th National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). This year holds special meaning — marking the 20th anniversary of Amnesty International’s “Stolen Sisters” report, which first brought international attention to the crisis.
On September 30, Canadians gathered on Parliament Hill and across the country to honor the Survivors of residential schools and remember the children who never returned home. This day—formally recognized in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon—is not only a day of remembrance but also a moment for learning, reflection, and education about Canada’s history and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.
On September 20, 2024, two demonstrations unfolded across from one another near Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The One Million People March gathered on the grounds of Parliament Hill with faith-based messaging centered on parental rights and education. Across Wellington Street, a transgender rights rally assembled in response, emphasizing inclusion and gender identity protections.
This episode takes place on September 16, the first day Parliament returns, as Members from all parties make their way back to the House.
In this episode, filmed on August 30, 2024, the camera captures multiple voices converging on Wellington Street — each raising urgent questions about protest, accountability, public health, and human rights.
In Episode 24 of A Year on Wellington St., the focus turns to Sudan, as members of the Sudanese Canadian Association of Canada gather on Parliament Hill on August 24 to draw attention to a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis.
August 10,2024: In Episode 23 of A Year on Wellington St., demonstrators from across Canada gather on Parliament Hill to raise their voices for Palestine. Groups travel from Toronto, Montreal, and other cities to call for peace and justice — joined by Orthodox Jewish participants who express solidarity, declaring that Israel does not represent the Jewish faith and standing in support of the Palestinian people.
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