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Members of Rolling River First Nation took to the streets of their community on Tuesday as part of a march against family violence.

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Members of Rolling River First Nation took to the streets of their community on Tuesday as part of a march against family violence.

The community, located just south of Riding Mountain National Park, is home to nearly 350 people on reserve, and another 765 members off reserve according to the latest census data from 2021.

A lunch was served prior to the march and speakers spoke about family violence issues and resources following the march.

Rolling River First Nation Chief Wilfred McKay speaks prior to the march against family violence in the community on Tuesday. A lunch was served prior to the march and speakers spoke about family violence issues and resources following the march. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Rolling River First Nation Chief Wilfred McKay speaks prior to the march against family violence in the community on Tuesday. A lunch was served prior to the march and speakers spoke about family violence issues and resources following the march. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

Sun photographer Tim Smith attended the march on Tuesday. Here is a selection of his images from the event.

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24012023 Community members from Rolling River First Nation take part in a march against family violence in the community on Tuesday to draw attention to family violence in the community. A lunch was served prior to the march and speakers spoke about family violence issues and resources following the march. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
24012023 Community members from Rolling River First Nation take part in a march against family violence in the community on Tuesday to draw attention to family violence in the community. A lunch was served prior to the march and speakers spoke about family violence issues and resources following the march. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Community members from Rolling River First Nation take part in a march against family violence in the community on Tuesday to draw attention to family violence in the community. A lunch was served prior to the march and speakers spoke about family violence issues and resources following the march. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Community members from Rolling River First Nation take part in a march against family violence in the community on Tuesday to draw attention to family violence in the community. A lunch was served prior to the march and speakers spoke about family violence issues and resources following the march. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Community members from Rolling River First Nation take part in a march against family violence in the community on Tuesday to draw attention to family violence issues in the community. A lunch was served prior to the march and speakers spoke about family violence issues and resources following the march. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Community members from Rolling River First Nation take part in a march against family violence in the community on Tuesday to draw attention to family violence issues in the community. A lunch was served prior to the march and speakers spoke about family violence issues and resources following the march. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

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