Hundreds gathered in Terrace, British Columbia, on May 5 to observe Red Dress Day, honoring the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. This event marks 20 years since the first awareness march along the Highway of Tears, a 724-kilometre stretch notorious for its high rates of disappearances and murders. Lorna Brown, executive director of the Tears to Hope Society, emphasized the collective grief felt by many in northern B.C., as nearly everyone has been touched by these tragedies. Since 1970, over 50 Indigenous women and girls have been reported missing or murdered along this highway, with advocates highlighting systemic flaws in the judicial process that often lead to these cases being overlooked. Gladys Radek, an elder and advocate, stressed the importance of community action in stopping violence against Indigenous peoples. She noted that Indigenous women are six times more likely to be murdered than their non-Indigenous counterparts. The gathering served as a powerful reminder of the ongoing need for awareness and action to protect vulnerable communities.