# Event Details - **Event Name**: Highway of Tears 20th Anniversary Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to honor the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women at the Highway of Tears 20th Anniversary Symposium.About this EventFor decades, the Highway of Tears – Highway 16 in British Columbia – has been the site where numerous Indigenous women and girls have gone missing or have been murdered. The 2006 symposium was held to raise public awareness and create a call for action. The 2006 symposium produced 33 recommendations grouped under four key themes:Victim PreventionCommunity Development and SupportEmergency Planning and Team ResponseVictim Family Counselling and SupportThe commemorative events taking place are:Awareness Walk: April 7, 2026Symposium: April 7–9, 2026Pillar Unveiling Ceremony to honor our lost loved ones: April 10, 2026Your presence and participation would be greatly valued and will help strengthen collaboration across communities in response to MMIWG2S+ and community safety along Highway 16.AgendaπŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AMAwareness Walk - April 7, 2026Info: Join us for a collective act of remembrance and solidarity by embarking on the awareness walk. We will begin the walk at the Red Dress monument, located at Highway 16 and Ferry Avenue by 9AM on April 7th, 2026 and end the walk at the Prince George Civic Centre.πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 04:30 PMDay One: Where We Were - April 7, 2026Info: The session includes a keynote presentation that provides a timeline and an overview of how things have progressed to this point. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided for all guests and participants. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the history of MMIWG and violence against women, and a session focused on the National Inquiry on MMIWG. πŸ•‘: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PMDay Two: Where We Are - April 8, 2026Info: Breakfast and lunch will be available at intervals. This session promises to be insightful and engaging through presentations, panel discussions, and progress reports. Discussions include Calls to Action presentations that share both federal and provincial perspectives. A moderated panel discussion of families and professionals will explore what worked, what didn’t, and the challenges of advancing the issue. The day will conclude with a presentation of a research report on Indigenous women and girls creating systemic change, followed by a Q&A session. πŸ•‘: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PMDay Three: Where We Are Going - April 9, 2026Info: All participants and guests will gather for breakfast and lunch at intervals. This session will explore multiple perspectives and forward-looking discussions to bring change. It involves remarks from provincial and federal representatives, how corporations can support the Calls to Justice, youth-led discussions, and breakout sessions designed to identify gaps and changes that communities want to see. πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 02:00 PMDay Four: Pillar Unveiling - April 10, 2026Info: As we wrap up the symposium, we will gather for the pillar unveiling, with words shared by leadership, artists, family members, and supporters who helped make this moment possible. After the ceremony, we will gather to share a meal and appreciate all participants at the luncheon, taking place at the Prince George Civic Centre. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/prince-george/highway-of-tears-20th-anniversary-symposium/100001981598514500 - **Event Categories**: Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fhighway-of-tears-20th-anniversary-symposium-tickets-1981598514500 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Prince George - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Prince George Conference and Civic Centre - **lat**: 53.91250609999999 - **long**: -122.7491484 - **full address**: Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Carrier Sekani Family Services (https://allevents.in/org/carrier-sekani-family-services/27503791) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5c746fbc099e1309798364ba9514adf6fb83bc29e39363727861656e584155a2-rimg-w1200-h903-dca9b9c3-gmir.jpg?v=1771828871 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2e8f9f5e05e8951364529a7dfacab7412b9db7dc27e256021fce69141180730b-rimg-w400-h400-dc484547-gmir.jpg?v=1771828870 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (-07:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George, Canada - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 CAD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Carrier Sekani Family Services - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Business - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Highway of Tears 20th Anniversary Symposium ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Highway of Tears 20th Anniversary Symposium", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5c746fbc099e1309798364ba9514adf6fb83bc29e39363727861656e584155a2-rimg-w1200-h903-dca9b9c3-gmir.jpg?v=1771828871", "startDate": "2026-04-07T08:30:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-04-10T16:30:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/prince-george/highway-of-tears-20th-anniversary-symposium/100001981598514500", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Prince George Conference and Civic Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "808 Canada Games Way", "postalCode": "V2L 5T6", "addressLocality": "Prince George", "addressRegion": "BC", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "53.91250609999999", "longitude": "-122.7491484" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us to honor the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women at the Highway of Tears 20th Anniversary Symposium.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-23", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-10T16:30:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-02-23", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/prince-george/highway-of-tears-20th-anniversary-symposium/100001981598514500" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-23", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/prince-george/highway-of-tears-20th-anniversary-symposium/100001981598514500", "price": 0, "name": "General Invitation - Highway of Tears 2026" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Carrier Sekani Family Services", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/carrier-sekani-family-services/27503791", "description": "Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) has offered holistic wellness services for Member Nations for over 30 years. 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