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National Day of Awareness for MMIWG
Every year on May 5th, we mark the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Also known as “Red Dress Day,” it is a time to remember and honor missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit persons. The MNO offers vital programs like MNO Victim Services, MNO Anti-Human Trafficking, […]
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Red Dress Day: Minister Wilson
May 05, 2024 Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on Red Dress Day: “Each year on May 5, the Alberta government honours the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit plus (MMIWG2S+) people, and we extend our support to their families, friends and loved ones. “Red Dress Day […]
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Manitoba Government Establishes Endowment Fund to Support MMIWG2S+ Families
May 5, 2024 The Manitoba government is establishing a new $15-million endowment fund to enable a grant program offering supports to families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit (MMIWG2S+) relatives, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for women and gender equity, announced today. “This is a transformative, historic announcement for MMIWG2S+ relatives, […]
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AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for National Action for MMIWG2S+ on Red Dress Day
(May 5, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak joined First Nations Survivors, families, and communities across Turtle Island to observe Red Dress Day to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals (MMIWG2S+). “Red Dress Day is a reminder of […]
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Family of mother and child killed in Edmonton among 100s marking Red Dress Day – Daily Guardian
May 6, 2024 One year ago, a mother and child were randomly stabbed to death in Mill Woods in a crime that shocked Edmonton. On Sunday, their loved ones paid tribute to them, joining thousands across the country, marching for Red Dress Day. “We’re a big strong family we try to stay strong and we […]
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Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Red Dress Day
May 5, 2024 VICTORIA – Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has released the following statement in honour of Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and Two-Spirit People. “On Red Dress Day, we honour the lives of the many Indigenous women, girls and […]
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Minister Kuptana: Red Dress Day
Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, provided the following statement for Red Dress Day: “Today, my heart and thoughts are with the survivors and families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Red Dress Day is not just a day of remembrance; it is a day of action and […]
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Indigenous community finds strength in being together on Red Dress Day – Brandon Sun
May. 6, 2024 Indigenous people who marched and held a ceremony in downtown Brandon Sunday afternoon to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people say they found strength in the gathering. The march began at Brandon City Hall and ended with a drum performance, food, and smudging. Members of […]
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Red Dress Day recognizes Indigenous lives lost in Windsor and far beyond, say organizers – CBC
May 06, 2024 Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls Red Dress Day began as a memorial for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada — but for some attendees of a Windsor, Ont., gathering on Sunday, the awareness campaign relates to situations elsewhere in the world. “Nothing […]
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First Nations Women’s Council Makes Statement on Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S)
(Toronto, ) – The Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Women’s Council issued a statement in advance of Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S) which will occur on Sunday May 5, 2024. “May 5 is a day to honour and remember […]
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