Annual Relay Run Advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in B.C.
Relay run continues advocacy for MMIWG2S along B.C.'s Highway of Tears
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The Tears to Hope Society's annual relay run along Highway 16 in Terrace, B.C., honors missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG2S). This year, participants ran 10 kilometers each on routes converging on Terrace, displaying over 50 signs of loved ones lost. The event emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and remembering victims' families.
- 01The relay run, initiated by the Tears to Hope Society in 2019, aims to advocate for MMIWG2S along Highway 16, known as the Highway of Tears.
- 02Participants ran 10 kilometers each on routes from Smithers, Nass Valley, Prince Rupert, and Kitimaat, with signs displaying photos of over 50 missing or murdered individuals.
- 03Sheridan Martin highlighted the emotional significance of seeing her sister's picture along the highway, emphasizing the personal connection beyond statistics.
- 04Denise Halfyard, manager of the Tears to Hope Society, noted the importance of raising awareness and the ongoing advocacy for families affected by these tragedies.
- 05Lorna Brown, executive director of the society, shared the origins of the movement, which began with a drawing on a napkin to symbolize the loss of Indigenous women.
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The Tears to Hope Society's annual relay run concluded recently in Terrace, British Columbia, advocating for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG2S) along the notorious Highway 16, or Highway of Tears. Participants ran 10 kilometers each along four routes converging on Terrace, displaying over 50 signs featuring photographs of loved ones who have gone missing or were murdered. Holly Roberge (Gixdii Motx) described the experience as spiritual, emphasizing the importance of honoring those lost. The event serves as a poignant reminder of the families affected, as Denise Halfyard noted that awareness is crucial for bringing closure. The movement, which began in 2019, has roots tracing back to a drawing on a napkin that symbolized the loss of Indigenous women. Lorna Brown, executive director of the society, stated that their advocacy is family-focused, creating a platform for voices that need to be heard. The relay continues to highlight the ongoing issue of violence against Indigenous women, with participants like Roberge committed to running annually to keep the movement alive.
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The relay run raises awareness about the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in British Columbia, fostering community support and remembrance.
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