Tree of Hope
Event Overview
Between City hall and Parliament trees with strings of red lights will be lit to raise awareness for MMIWG2S. On November 17th community will walk from City Hall to Parliament, stopping at each location.
Logistics
Date: November 17, 2025
Location: Ottawa Police Services to Parliament Hill
Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Cost: FREE
Stay tuned for details about this year’s event.
What is Tree of Hope?
A project launched in Thunder Bay to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people has spread to the nation's capital. The Tree of Hope was started six years ago by now-retired Thunder Bay police constable Sharlene Bourdeau. It sees a Christmas three lit up with red lights representing missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people. The first tree was lit outside of Thunder Bay police headquarters, and the program has since expanded to other police services.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) Information
Tree of Hope Ottawa Locations
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Elders
TBD
Wellness Resources:
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There is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. For assistance, call 1-844-413-6649.
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First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
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Talk4Healing: 1-855-554-4325
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Overview of Indigenous Organizations in Ottawa:
https://www.ottawaaboriginalcoalition.ca/indigenous-ottawa-organizations