A celebration of life on the 2nd anniversary of Chantel Moore’s death in Fredericton

More than 70 people spoke at the Old Burial Ground cemetery.

The celebration of life began at Officers ’Square, where the group marched toward Chantel Moore’s grave, with an exercise that symbolized the tradition in indigenous culture that men were patrons.

It’s a traditional way for men to be the protectors of our countries, so I mean men should stand up to protect women. said Wolastoq Grand Chief Ron Tremblay.

Stay Golden

Many people who attended the ceremony wore yellow and gold, in honor of Chantel Moore’s favorite saying, Stay Golden .

A 26-year-old woman from Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in British Columbia was shot dead by a police officer during health examination on June 4, 2020 in Edmundston.

The agent has never faced any criminal charges.

That same week, Rodney Levi of Metepenagiag First Nation was shot and killed twice by an RCMP officer who responded to a call for help.

The deaths have caused an outcry over systematic racism and how the police have responded to people with mental distress.

A homicide, according to the coroner

A coroner’s investigation ruled Chantel Moore’s death as a homicide.

The First Nations called for the training of police officers on how to act appropriately when confronted by Indigenous Peoples and the implementation of a special Indigenous Investigation Unit to handle and guide all cases involving Indigenous Peoples.

I hope that today we will present more robust recommendations for the municipal police, provincial police and federal police. continued Ron Tremblay. Our agreements are based on peace and friendship, so we are here to maintain peace and friendship.

Lisa Perley-Dutcher of Neqotkuk, formerly known as Tobique First Nation, said the rally was taking place in conjunction with a similar march in British Columbia, led by Chantel Moore’s mother.

We do this in solidarity with them today he says.

According to the CBC report