The City of Regina is asking for Indigenous educators, historians and writers to develop learning resources for a commemoration site to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+). As the Mihko Achokos Iskwêw (Red Star Woman) project enters its final phase, the city’s community project team is seeking applications on how to educate the community on MMIWG2S+ Indigenous truth, histories, knowledge and Treaty 4’s legacy. “Our vision for the Mihko Achokos Iskwêw Project is to be a place of community connection to remember and honour the lives of MMIWG2s+ victims, survivors and families,” Jamie Lerat with the Knowledge Collective said in a news release from the City of Regina on Friday. Resources could include interpretive content, educational materials, digital storytelling and historical information that would help visitors understand the importance of the site, which is currently under construction at Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park. The site, which was co-created by the Deign Panel, will feature a circular gathering space with a ceremonial fire pit, stone seating, paving, Grandfather boulders, native plants and an art piece by Treaty 4 based artist Brianna LaPlante. The project is an initiative that was motivated by the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (2019) and the Calls for Justice. Those interested in developing learning resources are invited to submit an email to culture@regina.ca before Oct. 14. Applications will be reviewed by the Knowledge Collective, a community-led advisory group that was formed in April of 2026, made up of Indigenous experts in public education, traditional knowledge, youth engagement and lived experience. The site is expected to open in the fall of 2027.
