Every Child Matters protest pops up in downtown Winnipeg

Every Child Matters protesters gathered at Portage and Main in Winnipeg Saturday afternoon to participate in a drum circle and round dance for Canada Day.

Marchers clad in orange shirts chanting “every child matters” were seen at the downtown intersection just after 2 p.m. Police said in a social media post they were headed from the downtown core westbound to the Legislative grounds.

Police said drivers travelling downtown could expect delays.

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