If you have walked along Coal Banks Trail in Lethbridge over the past few weeks, you have probably noticed different signs and works of art set up along the pathway.
The pieces are part of the Women’s Memorial March Art Walk, an initiative paying tribute and raising awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ peoples in the local community, the province and across the country.
The display started on Friday, February 14, coinciding with the 2025 Women’s Memorial March. Walks were held across Canada on that day, including in Lethbridge, symbolizing compassion and solidarity within the community.
The Art Walk features work from local artists, as well as a red dress display inspired by Jaime Black’s REDress Project.
“The Women’s Memorial March Art Walk is a profound public art display that amplifies the voices of local artists in commemorating the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two spirit, and gender diverse people,” says local Michif artist Tara Froehlich, one of the artists whose work is included along the path.
“We invite the community to engage with the powerful symbolism of the Red Dresses and other impactful pieces, these art pieces not only enhance the natural beauty of the park but also shed light on a critical issue affecting our community and beyond.”
The Art Walk starts at the parking lot of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre and follows the Coal Banks Trail going north.
“Bring your family to experience the moving art installations and join us in honoring and uplifting Indigenous voices,” Froehlich adds.
You can experience the Art Walk until Friday, March 14.
