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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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Walk and vigil for missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and 2 spirited people – Quinte News
May 6, 2024 Despite less than perfect weather Sunday there was a good crowd out for a Red Dress Day walk and candlelight vigil in Belleville. Red Dress Day is held every May 5 and is a national awareness day in memory of missing, murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people. Joining Indigenous people yesterday […]
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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
May 03, 2024 The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is recognized annually on May 5. It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. “May 5 is also known as Red Dress Day, and it is […]
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Media Advisory: Minister Dempster Participating in Event Commemorating National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit People
May 3, 2024 The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, is participating in an event in commemoration of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit People. Joining the Minister is Scott Reid, MHA for St. George’s-Humber. The event […]
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