Kamloops Shoe Memorial returns to honour victims of violence against women
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Annual Shoe Memorial returns today at Heritage House, commemorating the lives of all women who have experienced violence, as well as missing and murdered women.
Lois Rugg, a member of the Kamloops & District Labour Council women’s committee, says today’s event was started back in the early 2000’s by Lyn Chasse, after her mother was murdered in an act of domestic violence.
“Basically what happens is we look for donations in the community for shoes. And on those shoes are the names of victims, of women who are murdered or missing,” She explains, “To remember their names and to emphasize the fact that these horrific incidents are still happening, and we need to take action.”