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Family of Happy Charles plans events to raise awareness
The family of Happy Charles is getting ready to again raise awareness about her disappearance.
Next week on May 7 in Prince Albert and on May 9 in La Ronge car parades are planned. Charles hasn’t been seen since April 3, 2017, she was last seen in Prince Albert.
Carson Poitras, Charles’ father explained they usually organize a walk but said this year they are doing a car parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poitras said this year would have been the fourth year the family walked for Charles and explained in line with ceremonial protocol this year’s event will be the last one. He added the family will not be stopping their work to advocate for missing people and for Charles.
Prince Albert’s Heart of the Youth Powwow to go virtual this year
Prince Albert’s popular Heart of the Youth Powwow is moving to an online format this year.
The annual event, which was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held on Friday, May 28.
Powwow organizer Liz Settee said they are happy to once again be able to offer what has become an important event in the city for reconciliation.
“It strikes up conversations,” she said. “People want to know why things are done in a certain way. It opens up the door for learning.”