A rally calling for an end to violence against women was held on Salmon River Road Sunday, a few miles from a Shuswap farm where human remains have been found. The search of the farm took a new turn when an RCMP helicopter was brought in to photograph the farmland from the air.

“This is in no way criticism of the RCMP. We need their help,” said rally organizer Jody Leon who was wearing an Ashley Simpson T-shirt. Simpson is one of three women who went missing in the area last year.

Leon said there are six women from the region who are missing.

“We want answers and to call for an end to violence against all women of all races.”

Approximately 80 people attended the rally, including two police officers, with a moment of silence, then prayers, stories and drum songs.

“We're gathered here for the murdered and missing women,” said Splatsin Chief Wayne Christian. “We pray for the families of the missing and murdered women and the officers who are working on their behalf.”

Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson pointed to the national inquiry into missing and murdered women which has been criticized for cutting short families who have lost loved ones.

“Are they listening?” Wilson asked, adding that the outcome must have meaning or everything will stay the same.

The Splatsin are hoping a new tactic will help them locate some of the missing women.

Leon announced the formation of a drone search group to cover ground “where our sisters have gone missing.”

She called for volunteers, especially those with technical experience in operating the drones.

To the north of the rally, RCMP continued their search of farm.

The helicopter was brought in around 2 p.m. to capture aerial views of the property.

In one section, behind the main farmhouse, black fencing has gone up where it's believed the human remains were found.