Community Remembers Cherished Indigenous Activist – Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre

July 16, 2020

A cherished member of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation has passed away.

Branden Emmerson (Enaadmaaget) was a member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation who, most recently was known for his walk across Canada to raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Emmerson died suddenly in Wawa on June 18th. He was a 38 year old father of two.

Emmerson was a leader of a local group called “Da-Namaamin Moseyang Giw-Ganchigaazjig Kwewag,” or “We Will Walk In Prayer For Those Murdered Women,” (and boys).

Branden Emmerson, alongside core Prayer Walkers Tianna Fillo and Jacqueline Hines set out in December of 2017 from Cape Croker to walk across the country. There were many people who joined them for portions of the walk.

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