Memorial service in Montreal commemorates Elisapee Pootoogook
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A memorial service in Montreal's Cabot Square will celebrate the life of Elisapee Pootoogook, who was found dead after seeking shelter at a construction site.
Elisapee Pootoogook was found dead Nov. 13 at a condo construction site on René-Lévesque Boulevard and Atwater Avenue near Cabot Square.
Indigenous leaders, friends and supporters will gather at the square to share stories and leave flowers for the woman.
Resilience Montreal and the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal are organizing the event.
Pootoogook was described as a charming woman who came to Montreal for medical services from her community in Nunavik.This story will be updated.
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