A flag-raising ceremony and presentation will take place in Civic Square during the lunch hour, with today being Human Trafficking Awareness Day country-wide.
This is the 3rd Annual event of its kind in Saskatoon, although a motion was adopted in Parliament back in 2007 where all members unanimously voted to declare every Feb. 22 as a National Day of Awareness of the crime.
The Salvation Army has teamed up with Saint Anne Parish Catholic Women’s League council to organize the event.
A roundtable discussion will follow at the Parktown hotel from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
In an effort to stop the crime in its tracks, the Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding the public of the signs of human trafficking.
A release from the RCMP says human trafficking isn’t only happening in big cities, it can and does occur in small communities across Saskatchewan, as well.
A victim of human trafficking may not have access to their ID, passport or cell phone. They might be under the age of 18 and travelling with an adult who is not their parent or legal guardian. It is possible that they will seem unfamiliar with their surroundings or not aware of what city or town they’re in, and it could look like they are a controlling or abusive relationship. They might exhibit signs of trauma, such as burns, bruises or cuts, or
show signs of malnourishment or fatigue.
If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, call 310-RCMP or your local police immediately to report it.
