 The NWAC Community Resource Guide outlines the importance of involvement from men, youth, and even the media at the vigils, and to also respect the protocol of the territory it is to take place on.October 4

More than an event, October 4 is a movement seeking for social changes.The purpose of the Sisters in Spirit's vigils is to both provide support to the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and to raise awareness of the nationwide issue.These vigils were part of the Sisters in Spirit Initiative that conducted a five-year research and education and policy initiative to “address the root causes, circumstances and trends” of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.