Law Society of Saskatchewan Announcement Red Dress Day – National Day of Awareness and Action for MMIWG2S
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Red Dress Day – National Day of Awareness and Action for MMIWG2S
May 2, 2024Reading or hearing about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People (MMIWG2S) may bring forward painful feelings or thoughts. Anyone impacted can contact the MMIWG2S Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649. Please call if you or someone you know needs help or support.
May 5 is Red Dress Day, a National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. This day remembers and honours the many women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people who are deeply missed by their family and friends. It is also an opportunity to learn more about root causes and recommendations for change, and to raise awareness and support Indigenous and other organizations working to address MMIWG2S.
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed April 28 to May 4, 2024, as a provincial Missing Persons Week.
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Attend an event online
- May 3 (2:00-3:00 pm) – The Office of the Treaty Commissioner is hosting a free education presentation (register).
Attend an event in Regina
- May 5 (11:00 am – 3:00 pm) – The RCMP Heritage Centre is hosting a free come-and-go community event with learning activities that will include red dress beading, a film screening, a reflective walk and an opportunity to visit the Place of Reflection (learn more).
Attend an event in Saskatoon (learn more)
- May 3 (9:00- 10:00 am) The Saskatoon Police Service is hosting a Calling Home Ceremony at their headquarters to honour all MMIWG2S and the loved ones left behind (learn more).
- May 5 (12:30 pm) – The Remai Modern is offering a free screening of the film Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy (learn more).
- May 5 (2:00 pm) – An awareness walk will be held beginning at the Vimy Memorial Bandstand (learn more).