To honour and to grieve all women abused and murdered by men

This memorial acknowledges the ongoing crisis of violence affecting Indigenous women and girls across Canada and beyond. This deep-rooted issue touches First Nations communities, Native American populations, and Indigenous peoples in places like Australia and New Zealand.

A dedicated grassroots movement works tirelessly to amplify awareness through various actions, including marches, protests, and educational initiatives. These efforts aim to illuminate the connections between sex trafficking, sexual violence, and the tragic disappearances and murders of Indigenous women and girls, highlighting statistics that show a significantly higher rate of homicide for Indigenous women in Canada compared to other women. The urgency of this situation has led to a National Inquiry, recognizing it as a national crisis impacting many communities.