Adina Shane

Over a six month period, Adina planned, designed and launched 150 car card infographics advocating for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives into the SEPTA Regional Rail in Philadelphia, PA, and surrounding areas.

She created two graphics, one displaying a solo red dress hanging in a tree, and the other covered in red handprints, all made using her own photography and graphic design skills. These two symbols represent the missing individuals and silenced voices, serving as powerful images of solidarity and awareness.

Philadelphia is a city with a deep historical presence of Indigenous peoples, yet the Indigenous population and recognition is extremely limited. The goal of this project was to increase awareness among Philadelphia citizens, many of whom may not realize that Indigenous communities still exist here and continue to experience disproportionate rates of violence, particularly against women, girls and Two-Spirit relatives. By placing these infographics in a widely used public transit system, Adina hopes to spark curiosity, reflection and conversation among everyday commuters.