Almost three years after her death, the memories of a 33-year-old woman from the Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation (BOCN) are still treasured as a memory keepsake for the family and amongst the community members.
“I miss her laugh,” said Martin Cameron, who is the father of Jessica. “It’s still hard to talk about it. It’s like it happened yesterday.”
Jessica is described as someone who was outgoing, friendly and who truly cared for others. She left behind seven children.
“She was friends with everybody. Not only people her age, but younger and older. Even the Elders. I admire her for that,” he said.
On July 6, 2019, Jessica was allegedly killed by her partner on the Cree nation. It was a tragedy that shocked the entire community. Memorials, walks and clothing apparel with Jessica’s name are what her family, friends and community members are doing to keep the memory alive. The family wants to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence and show everyone that she is never forgotten.
