Winnipeggers walk for human rights following Trump travel ban and Quebec shooting

WINNIPEG — Hundreds of Winnipeggers gathered at The Forks Saturday to walk around the Human Rights Museum, in support of diversity and inclusion.

The walk comes after Donald Trump’s recent travel ban, and the Quebec City shootings.

It’s organized by Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman, who said the city needs to show compassion now, more than ever.

“We walk to provide solidarity for our friends. Including our Muslim neighbours in our community and across Canada.,” Bowman said.

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After six people were killed at a Quebec City mosque, Bowman said he felt the urge to hold the human rights walk.

He said the walk also relates to what is going on in the U.S.

“While some are building walls, we’re going to as a community, continue to build bridges.”

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The Forks Market was filled with people holding anti-Trump signs, expressing their thoughts on the recent travel ban.

“It’s just so sad what’s happening in the world, and we love everyone so much, and we just want everyone to join in that love,” walker Erin Optiz said.

Members of the Muslim community were also on hand, and said the show of support in Winnipeg following the tragic shooting, and the travel ban has been amazing.

“When you see the crowd that comes out. Your neighbours, your fellow citizens of the country it just means huge when they come out and say ‘we want to be part of this, you belong here’ it’s overwhelming,” walker Sarwat Qureshi said.

The walk circled the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and returned back to The Forks Market.