Walk to Stop
Human Trafficking
Event Details:
Date: May 8, 2010
Time: 12:00pm
Where: Walk begins at the Manitoba Legislature.
What: Join a broad spectrum of faiths, cultures, and organizations to help raise awareness about the modern day slave trade that exists today in Canada. Featured speakers include MP Joy Smith and Grand Chief Ron Evans.
Contact: Leanne at leanne@joysmithmp.ca or (204) 984-6322.
Canada is considered a destination, transit and source country for victims of human trafficking.
Average age of entry into the sex trade in Canada—12-14 years old.
About 800-1200 people trafficked to Canada every year.
First Nations youth are at greatest risk of being trafficked—many are missing.
Most victims in Canada are under the age of eighteen.
Traffickers can make $1000’s a day selling a child for sex.
As a former British colony, Canada abolished slavery over 200 years ago. However Canadians still buy and sell human victims every day in Canada.
Hello!
I am writing today to invite you to an exciting event that I am hosting in Winnipeg. On Saturday May 8th, 2010 at 12:00pm I will be leading a 30 minute walk through downtown Winnipeg to raise awareness of human trafficking in Canada.
The walk will begin and end at the Manitoba Legislature, and will be followed by brief remarks from featured speakers including myself and Grand Chief Ron Evans.
I very much hope that you will walk with me on May 8th. Together we will show that Canadians will not tolerate this horrendous crime! I encourage you to spread this invitation to your friends, co-workers and family. I have also attached a "Walk to Stop Human Trafficking" flyer to this email. If you would like more information or wish to confirm your attendance, please contact Leanne Fraser at 204-984-6322 or email leanne@joysmithmp.ca.
Sincerely,
Joy SmithMember of Parliament
Kildonan - St. Paul
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