I am deeply disturbed by the upcoming show of the "comedy troupe" Danger Cats at the House of Comedy in New Westminster, scheduled for March 24, 2024. This group is known for profiting off the tragedy of the Willie Pickton serial killer by making and selling shirts that exploit the Murdered and Missing Indigenous women and other women who were his victims. Their act also includes content such as residential schools and mass indigenous graves, which is completely unacceptable.

The murder of women should never be a basis for any kind of comedy. The families of all those women should not have to deal with this on top of everything they have already been through. It's a painful reminder that their loved ones' lives are being used as material for insensitive jokes.

According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous women are disproportionately affected by violence compared to non-Indigenous women (Statistics Canada, 2018). They deserve respect and justice, not mockery or exploitation.

We must stand up against this form of entertainment that disrespects victims and their families while perpetuating harmful stereotypes about Indigenous communities. Let's urge House of Comedy to do the right thing - cancel Danger Cats' show set for March 24th.

Please sign this petition to support our call for respect towards victims and their families. Your signature can make a difference in ensuring that such offensive content does not get a platform in our community.