Heather Johnston

Lost but Not Forgotten For MMIP This powerful piece honors the lives and spirits of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. A solitary figure stands wrapped in a patterned blanket, grounded in culture and identity, against a vast, quiet landscape of water and mountains. The stillness of the scene contrasts with the urgency of the message it carries. The red handprint across the mouth symbolizes the silencing of Indigenous voices and the ongoing fight to be seen and heard. The figure’s steady, unwavering gaze holds both grief and strength—representing not just one, but many: mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, and relatives whose stories deserve recognition and justice. Surrounded by the enduring presence of the land, this work speaks to memory, resilience, and the unbreakable connection between Indigenous people and place. It stands as both a tribute and a call to awareness. They are lost, but they are never forgotten.