‘Virtual walk’ for KBIC’s annual Domestic Violence Awareness event

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CLEAR SKIES–were in the forecast for KBIC’s 12th annual Domestic Violence Awareness walk as those attending the event started out at the usual spot at the corner of McGillan and Lyons Street in Baraga, though people could “virtually” and physically walk any time that day.

by Melissa Newland
Walkers took to the pavement during the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s (KBIC) 12th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month walk in memory of Chelsey LaFernier and had beautiful weather to hasten their stride this past weekend. The walk was held Saturday,  Oct. 8, 2021 and was “virtual” this year, but started out at the usual spot at the corner of McGillan and Lyons Streets, though people could “virtually” and physically walk any time that day. The event is held in memory of Chelsey, a 23- year-old KBIC Tribal member and mother of two from Baraga who lost the battle against domestic violence at the hands of her domestic partner in January of 2009.