Billboards

We are Hope We are Strength

 

Carrier Sekani Family Services , in partnership with the Highway of Tears Governing Body, is
excited to unveil the creation of four new billboards along Hwy. 16’s notorious ‘Highway of Tears’.
This partnership aims to address Recommendation 9 of the 2006 Highway of Tears
Recommendation Report, which includes creating a number of billboards to bring further
awareness on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

 

Located between Prince George and Smithers, the billboards feature images and messaging of hope
and strength to highlight the value of people in the north and that we are all, as communities,
stronger together. As you travel on this stretch of Highway 16 we hope that these billboards will
create a moment for pause to remember, honour and to reflect on what we all can do to make this
Highway and the communities surrounding it a safer place

 

The billboards are part of a larger commemorative series project that will eventually include
commemorative pillars at each end of the ‘Highway of Tears’, rest-stop signage and more to honour
and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in addition to providing more
education and awareness of safety along Highway 16

 

 

“We hope these billboards act as a visual reminder to travelers to be part of keeping Hwy. 16 safe for everyone,” – Mary Teegee, CSFS Executive Director of Child and Family Services.

“It is time tomove forward with Hope and Strength and to honour our loved ones by making Highway 16 safe again.”

“While these billboards serve a reminder of our loved ones who went missing – we must do more to stop these violent acts committed against our people and people from all backgrounds,” -CSFS Board President and Cheslatta Carrier Nation Chief Corrina Leween.

“We must collectively take part in ensuring a commitment to building a safer space for all of humanity. Please ensure that your MLA and MP’s help us achieve safe places and spaces for all.”

Sponsorship

More support is needed for the Billboards

To become a project sponsor, or to get involved, please email us at MMIWG@csfs.org.

Media

All media inquiries can be directed to Andrea Palmer, Director of Communications at apalmer@csfs.org.