The Orange Pinwheel Project

The Orange Pinwheel Project is a national awareness campaign with a simple but powerful vision to establish September as Homicide Survivor Awareness Month.

The orange pinwheels symbolize the grief that follows when a loved one is taken by violence. Each pinwheel will honor the countless family members, friends, and community members whose lives are forever changed.

The spinning pinwheels serve as visible symbols of acknowledgment and resilience. They are meant to spark conversation, increase public awareness, and ensure that homicide grief is no longer shoved to the dark corners of society.

The Orange Pinwheel Project is more than an exhibit - it is the beginning of a movement. At The Far North, we aim to make September a time when homicide survivors are acknowledged, remembered, and supported across the country.

September was chosen intentionally due to September 25 being the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims (est. 2007). While this day already exists for victim remembrance, there is no month-long national campaign dedicated specifically to those left behind to navigate the aftermath of homicide. 

Interested in Participating? 

 Pinwheels can be displayed outside in flower beds, in a vase on a front desk or counter, strung together across a breezeway. The options are endless. If your space is limited, we can also provide a printed orange pinwheel to display in your window. All displays will come with a digital pinwheel for social media.  

The Far North will provide orange pinwheels at no cost (shipping fee applied if mailed) to ensure uniformity. We will also provide small signage to be displayed that explains the project. 

Please send an email to hellofarnorth@gmail.com