As families gathered for the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March, an air of quiet reverence settled over Main and Hastings in xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ territories.
Beneath the growing warmth of the morning sun, loved ones clutched signs, photos, and each other. Through the hush, family members rose to the mic — sharing stories of loss, resilience, and a deep, unbroken love for the missing and murdered women, girls, LGBTQ, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+) they were in attendance to honour.