Dozens of people gathered Saturday around a memorial of flowers and stuffed animals in a park as indigenous drummers sang in honour of a slain mother and her 11-year-old.
Family members identified the victims of the Friday afternoon attack outside an elementary school as Carolann Robillard, 35, and Sarah Miller, who had started using the first name Jayden.
“I’m really grateful for everyone for being here,” said a sobbing Donna Robillard, as others held hands and said prayers.
“Carolann, my daughter, she was a beautiful girl … and Sarah was always happy and full of joy. She loved her family very much, and her sisters and her mom….