**Family Honors Memory of Tina Fontaine with Feast and Walk in Sagkeeng**
In a cozy living room near Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation, the curtains are drawn shut, cloaking the gravel road where Thelma Favel once watched her grand-niece Tina Fontaine skip home, filled with joy. Amid the family photos adorning the walls, Tina’s presence is felt strongly, with her smiling face captured in snapshots alongside loved ones.
For the past 10 years, Favel has grappled with the loss of the vibrant 15-year-old and the anguish of witnessing the man accused of her murder walk free in 2018. Tina’s tragic story has not only touched Favel’s heart but also brought attention to the ongoing violence against Indigenous women and girls, a reality that continues to haunt communities across the nation.
As the anniversary of Tina’s passing approaches, Favel, along with her friend Marilyn Courchene, is preparing a solemn yet hopeful event to remember Tina and all missing and murdered Indigenous individuals. A feast and walk in Sagkeeng will serve as a tribute to those who have been taken too soon, a symbol of resilience and remembrance.
Despite battling cancer, Favel is determined to honor Tina’s memory and bid her a bittersweet farewell on the day her remains were discovered a decade ago. Through a heartfelt letter penned for Tina at her gravesite, Favel hopes to find solace and release the grip of grief that has bound her for so long.
Reflecting on the painful journey leading up to and following Tina’s tragic end, Favel’s plea for justice and protection for Indigenous youth echoes loud and clear. She yearns for a world where no more families have to endure the heartache of losing a loved one to senseless violence.
Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation’s Oginaakaan (Chief) E. J. Fontaine is spearheading efforts to empower Indigenous communities to safeguard their children and families through the development of a comprehensive family law. With a renewed focus on cultural preservation and family stability, Sagkeeng seeks to pave a path towards healing and unity.
While the legacy of Tina Fontaine has sparked national outrage and prompted governmental action, there is still much work to be done to bring about true justice and lasting change. The memory of Tina lingers on, a beacon of hope amidst the shadows of tragedy.
As Favel prepares to step into the light once more, drawing back the curtains
In a cozy living room near Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation, the curtains are drawn shut, cloaking the gravel road where Thelma Favel once watched her grand-niece Tina Fontaine skip home, filled with joy. Amid the family photos adorning the walls, Tina’s presence is felt strongly, with her smiling face captured in snapshots alongside loved ones.
For the past 10 years, Favel has grappled with the loss of the vibrant 15-year-old and the anguish of witnessing the man accused of her murder walk free in 2018. Tina’s tragic story has not only touched Favel’s heart but also brought attention to the ongoing violence against Indigenous women and girls, a reality that continues to haunt communities across the nation.
As the anniversary of Tina’s passing approaches, Favel, along with her friend Marilyn Courchene, is preparing a solemn yet hopeful event to remember Tina and all missing and murdered Indigenous individuals. A feast and walk in Sagkeeng will serve as a tribute to those who have been taken too soon, a symbol of resilience and remembrance.
Despite battling cancer, Favel is determined to honor Tina’s memory and bid her a bittersweet farewell on the day her remains were discovered a decade ago. Through a heartfelt letter penned for Tina at her gravesite, Favel hopes to find solace and release the grip of grief that has bound her for so long.
Reflecting on the painful journey leading up to and following Tina’s tragic end, Favel’s plea for justice and protection for Indigenous youth echoes loud and clear. She yearns for a world where no more families have to endure the heartache of losing a loved one to senseless violence.
Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation’s Oginaakaan (Chief) E. J. Fontaine is spearheading efforts to empower Indigenous communities to safeguard their children and families through the development of a comprehensive family law. With a renewed focus on cultural preservation and family stability, Sagkeeng seeks to pave a path towards healing and unity.
While the legacy of Tina Fontaine has sparked national outrage and prompted governmental action, there is still much work to be done to bring about true justice and lasting change. The memory of Tina lingers on, a beacon of hope amidst the shadows of tragedy.
As Favel prepares to step into the light once more, drawing back the curtains
