Released on May 3, 2010
Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer has proclaimed May 2010 as Missing Children's Month in Saskatchewan.
"This important proclamation reflects our government's concern and support for all missing children and their families, as part of the 19th annual Green Ribbon of Hope campaign organized by Child Find Saskatchewan and its national organization," Harpauer said. "This proclamation also demonstrates the Saskatchewan Government's commitment to protecting children and youth, as well as our appreciation for the ongoing efforts of Child Find Saskatchewan. Throughout our province and across Canada, the Green Ribbon has become a well-recognized symbol of remembrance of missing children and an expression of hope for their safe return."
"Missing Children's Month is an important opportunity to raise awareness in Saskatchewan, and throughout Canada, on behalf of missing children and their families," Child Find Saskatchewan President Phyllis Hallatt said. "We encourage all Saskatchewan people to join with us in the month of May by wearing a Green Ribbon of Hope as a symbol of remembrance and hope for the safe return of all missing children in our province and country."
The Green Ribbon of Hope originated at Holy Cross Secondary School in St. Catharines, following the disappearance of one of the school's students, Kristen French. In memory of this tragedy, the students and faculty created the Green Ribbon to increase national public awareness for missing children.
Missing Children's Month culminates on May 25, which is National Missing Children's Day in Canada.
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For more information, contact:
Brian Miller
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0531
Email: brian.miller3@gov.sk.ca
Phyllis Hallatt
Child Find Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Phone: 306-955-0070
Email: childsask@aol.com