# Headline: Vigil Held to Remember Tina Fontaine 10 Years after Tragic Death
In a heartwarming gathering at the Alexander Docks near where her body was discovered a decade ago, family members and community members of Tina Fontaine came together to honor her memory. Addressing the crowd, her brother Elroy Fontaine shared touching memories of his beloved sister, describing her as a sweet soul with a big heart who taught him invaluable lessons about love and resilience.
Recalling cherished visits with Tina, Elroy reminisced about bus rides to enjoy Slurpees and play at the park, providing a much-needed escape from life’s hardships. The evening was marked by poignant tributes including tying red ribbons to a fence, touching up a red dress mural, planting a cedar tree, and lighting candles while drummers sang in remembrance of the late teen.
Tina Fontaine’s tragic story shook the nation, paving the way for the launch of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. While justice remains elusive in her case, the community’s unwavering support and continued efforts to keep her memory alive provide solace to her grieving loved ones.
The emotional vigil also served as a reminder of the ongoing calls for systemic change to address the root causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls. As Manitoba prepares to release its strategy on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people, the Fontaine family finds comfort in knowing that Tina’s legacy continues to inspire positive change.
Despite the pain of loss, family members like Kattie-Lee Fontaine hold onto cherished memories of Tina, finding solace in shared moments that preserve her spirit. With hope in their hearts, the Fontaine family remains determined to ensure that Tina’s story remains a beacon of resilience and hope, never to be forgotten.
As the community gathers to honor Tina’s memory, their message is clear: while time may pass, her spirit lives on, fueling a collective determination to seek justice and ensure that tragedies like hers never occur again.
In a heartwarming gathering at the Alexander Docks near where her body was discovered a decade ago, family members and community members of Tina Fontaine came together to honor her memory. Addressing the crowd, her brother Elroy Fontaine shared touching memories of his beloved sister, describing her as a sweet soul with a big heart who taught him invaluable lessons about love and resilience.
Recalling cherished visits with Tina, Elroy reminisced about bus rides to enjoy Slurpees and play at the park, providing a much-needed escape from life’s hardships. The evening was marked by poignant tributes including tying red ribbons to a fence, touching up a red dress mural, planting a cedar tree, and lighting candles while drummers sang in remembrance of the late teen.
Tina Fontaine’s tragic story shook the nation, paving the way for the launch of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. While justice remains elusive in her case, the community’s unwavering support and continued efforts to keep her memory alive provide solace to her grieving loved ones.
The emotional vigil also served as a reminder of the ongoing calls for systemic change to address the root causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls. As Manitoba prepares to release its strategy on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people, the Fontaine family finds comfort in knowing that Tina’s legacy continues to inspire positive change.
Despite the pain of loss, family members like Kattie-Lee Fontaine hold onto cherished memories of Tina, finding solace in shared moments that preserve her spirit. With hope in their hearts, the Fontaine family remains determined to ensure that Tina’s story remains a beacon of resilience and hope, never to be forgotten.
As the community gathers to honor Tina’s memory, their message is clear: while time may pass, her spirit lives on, fueling a collective determination to seek justice and ensure that tragedies like hers never occur again.
