Poster for Red Dress Day – May 5, 2025. Title reads: “RED DRESS DAY – May 5, 2025 – National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).” Below, text states: “At JHS Ottawa, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities in honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People.” It explains that “Red Dress Day, recognized annually on May 5, serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing national tragedy and calls us to reflect on the systemic injustices faced by Indigenous peoples across Canada.” The red dress is noted as a symbol of those lost and a call for action. Call-to-action text reads: “Wear red on May 5 to show support and raise awareness and justice. Take time to learn about the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into MMIWG2S. Reflect on the role we play in advancing reconciliation and safety for all Indigenous peoples.” The poster concludes: “Let us honour the memory of those lost and commit to building a future rooted in equity, justice, and respect.”
Across the country, red dresses hang in silence, each one a reminder of the Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people who are missing or have been murdered. At John Howard Society of Ottawa, we stand with Indigenous communities.
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