It has been two years since Joyce Echaquan died in a Joliette hospital. The Atikamekw mother of seven from Manawan recorded herself moments before dying, as racial slurs were used by hospital staff. Vigils are taking place to honour her memory in her community and in downtown Montreal. Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports from Place du Canada.
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