Marchers took to the streets in North Battleford during the noon hour Wednesday in support of the #MarchOutRacism walk.
The march was organized by the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre and held in recognition the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
“With this march we are trying to show solidarity, how everybody can join together and help,” said Annette McGovern of the Battlefords Immigration and Resource Centre in her remarks at City Hall, where the walk held its launch event.
“Today we’re challenging each and every person to look inside and try and identify their personal attitudes, beliefs and behaviours,” said McGovern. “Racism is a people issue, it’s not just groups of people.”
North Battleford Deputy Mayor Len Taylor attended on behalf of Mayor Ryan Bater to read a proclamation, which proclaimed March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in North Battleford. That proclamation will be formally presented to city council next Monday.
From there, the group of marchers headed down 101st Street and turned at Railway Avenue, eventually reaching their final destination at the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre at 106th Street.
The walk included participation from city officials and members of the public. Students from Moosomin School on the Moosomin First Nation came down to North Battleford by bus to join in the march.
