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‘We all want justice’: Hundreds march for missing and murdered Indigenous people on Quw’utsun lands – The Discourse
May 9, 2024 Annual Walk for Justice honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, as well as men. On May 5, a sea of people wearing red walked through Quw’utsun lands demanding justice for the many missing and murdered Indigenous people who are from the region and beyond. The annual Walk for Justice is […]
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Langley’s MMIW march gives voice to Indigenous perspectives – Langley Advance Times
May 9, 2024 Many attend community’s fourth march for missing, murdered Indigenous women and two-spirit people Fronting a large group of people taking part in the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Two-Spirit People March on Friday were flag bearers holding high a banner about Kristina Ward. She is the 20-year-old Langley woman last seen […]
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TNDC Honours National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & 2SLGBTQQIA+
May 6, 2024 May 5 is a significant day among Indigenous people across Canada — National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual plus) people. It is also known as “Red Dress Day,” inspired by Jamie Black, a Métis artist […]
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We’re trying to shed light on the situation – North Bay Indigenous Centre – North Bay Nugget
May 07, 2024 Red Dress Day is for murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls recognized at North Bay Waterfront A string of red dresses swayed in the wind at the Kiwanis Bandshell Sunday morning. Her aunt was murdered. She was 45. Her aunt’s sister was also murdered. “Red Dress Day is for murdered and […]
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Region marks national day of awareness for MMIWG2S – Thorold Today
Flags were lowered to half-mast and attendees participated in a symbolic walk of solidarity and peace Representatives from local Indigenous organizations, Niagara Region staff, Niagara Regional Police and members of the public gathered at Niagara Region Headquarters in Thorold on Friday to recognize the National Day for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirits. […]
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UBCIC Calls for Respect of Rights, Dignity and Robust Supports for Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit+ Victims, Survivors and Families
May 5, 2024 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – May 5, 2024) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) honours and stands in solidarity with victims, survivors and families of the Missing and Murdered crisis, marking the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ […]
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FNLC Calls for Action on Red Dress Day, National MMIWG2S+ Awareness Day
May 5, 2024 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) remembers and honours missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples (MMIWG2S+) today on Red Dress Day. FNLC calls on Canada to take action by implementing the 231 Calls for Justice released with the Final Report of […]
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Red Dress Day; A day to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous woman and girls in Canada
May 5, 2024 May 5th is Red Dress Day; A day to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous woman and girls in Canada. This awareness is very real for the staff of ISN Maskwa. Some of us have been directly involved in the investigations and prosecutions of offenders who preyed upon our Indigenous woman […]
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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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