A man walking to Prince Rupert raising awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) stopped in Smithers yesterday (Wednesday) evening.
Clarence Abraham left Burns Lake on Sunday, continuing the walk he started last year from Takla Landing to the village.
“I’m feeling pretty good. A little sore but I made it [to Smithers] quick,” he said.
As Abraham entered town, police gave him an escort to Bovil Square where he stopped to chat with local families who’ve lost loved ones.
Other stops so far have included the Wet’suwet’en Village for lunch and Houston where drummers welcomed him.
Along the way, he’s been able to meet with someone from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women group and a truck driver working towards becoming an addictions counselor.
“You meet a lot of awesome people along the highway. There’re still some great people out here,” Abraham said.
No timeline has been set for when he will reach Prince Rupert, but he said he’s happy with his current pace.
He encourages anyone to walk with him for part of the journey.
“I’m doing this for everyone and I really, really wish that some people who loved ones are going missing would join me.”
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