On May 5, we recognize Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).
This day is a time to honour the lives of Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people who are missing or have been taken, and to stand in solidarity with their families, communities, and Nations who continue to seek truth, justice, and healing.
Red Dress Day was inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black, whose REDress Project uses empty red dresses as a powerful visual reminder of the thousands of lives impacted by this ongoing tragedy. The red dress has become a symbol of both loss and resilience.
We encourage everyone in our school community to take part in this day of recognition and action by:
- Wearing red or displaying a red dress
- Taking time to learn about the history and ongoing impacts of MMIWG2S
- Listening to and amplifying Indigenous voices
- Creating space for reflection and respectful conversation
- Supporting Indigenous-led initiatives and community events
As we reflect, we acknowledge our shared responsibility to create safer, more inclusive communities where Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people are valued, respected, and protected.
Let us honour, remember, and take meaningful action, not only today, but every day.
.