Colten Boushie was killed on a farm near Biggar, Sask. last month. (Facebook)
Family and supporters of Colten Boushie will gather together at a vigil tonight in North Battleford.
The 22-year-old Boushie was shot and killed last month on a farm near Biggar. 54-year-old Gerald Stanley has been charged with second degree murder in the death.
The death sent shockwaves across the country, with many people making allegations that racism had a part to play in the shooting.
The vigil will start at 6 p.m. CST at the Don Ross Community Centre.
Last week, Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Kimberly Jonathan said it’s important Colten Boushie’s name doesn’t disappear from public conversation.
“Everyone is welcome to come and support one another,” said Jonathan. “There is a lot at stake here. Not only for the family who will always miss Colten. But also for all of Saskatchewan and Canada.”
Boushie’s uncle, Alvin Baptiste said there will be a number of speakers, singers, and prayers during the vigil.
“We need healing. This happened so close to our homes and could have been anyone. Unfortunately, it was my nephew that was taken.”