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Red Dress Day, May 5, honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

cultureMay 5, 20261191,663

On May 5 Red Dress Day, communities across Canada honored Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. The Chiefs of Ontario in Toronto marked the day and warned the federal government allowed critical MMIWG2S+ funding to lapse with no notice or confirmation of renewal. Local memorials included a 10 AM gathering at Kew Beach organized by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations, offering ceremonies and community supports. Advocates warn the funding gap threatens survivor services, family searches, prevention programs, and long-term reconciliation work.

Charlie Angus
@charlieangus104.bsky.social

On May 5th is Red Dress Day. We remember the murdered and missing Indigenous women. This red dress was posted at the gate of the former Qu'Appelle Residential School near Regina.

2643d ago
Grant Wilson2

In the riding of Andrew “dimples” Scheer who does not need the Indian (his word) vote.

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@sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social

Today is Red Dress Day A national day of awareness and remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People. Empty red dresses symbolize lost lives and honor victims. #Canada

Today is Red Dress Day. While Indigenous Women, Girls and Gender-Diverse people in Canada make up only 4% of the population, they are: 3x more likely to go missing 6-7x more likely to be murdered く Represent over 50% of survivors of domestic sex trafficking in Canada
1383d ago
Fiddle5

On CBC radio this morning they interviewed a native woman about the stuff going on in my area for MMIW, but in my area, they changed it to *people* instead of just women, so the men wouldn't feel bad. I sighed so hard my soul left my body.

APTN News
@aptnnews.bsky.social

May 5 is Red Dress Day, the national day of awareness and remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Today is about honouring those taken and recognizing the ongoing impact on families and communities.

1303d ago
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@heather.sheshed.rocks

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG25+ (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People), also known as Red Dress day. Today, we honor victims and their families and raise awareness of the disproportionate violence against Indigenous women. #SheShed

1193d ago
Sèafra
@woodward.ca

Today is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People here in Canada. Please take a few minutes today to reflect on these people, their lives and how we can value them more. This incredible photo is by Amber Bracken.

The image captures a poignant scene with a rainbow arching across a dark, cloudy sky in the background, contrasting with the somber atmosphere. In the foreground, a red sundress hangs on a wooden cross, positioned amidst a field of wildflowers and tall grasses. The dress, seemingly simple and casual, is illuminated by the warm, golden light, drawing attention to its presence as a symbol of loss and memory. The wooden cross stands tall, its texture aged and weathered. Additional crosses are visible in the background, each bearing garments, suggesting a memorial site. The overall composition evokes feelings of sorrow, remembrance, and quiet reflection. The lighting creates a dramatic effect, with shadows and highlights emphasizing the textures of the fabrics and the roughness of the wooden structures. The spatial arrangement places the viewer close to the foreground cross while hinting at a larger, more extensive memorial in the distance. The dark clouds and rainbow create a striking contrast, symbolizing both sorrow and hope. There are at least six crosses with garments hanging on them.
1073d ago
Mark Gerretsen
@markgerretsen.bsky.social

Today is Red Dress Day, a time to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people across Canada. May 5 is a powerful reminder of the ongoing violence faced by Indigenous communities and our shared responsibility to work toward justice, healing, and change.

803d ago
NDP
@ndp.ca

1/ On #RedDressDay, New Democrats honour the families, survivors, and advocates who work tirelessly to demand justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse Peoples.

643d ago
NDP9

2/ Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people face disproportionately high rates of violence, and are nearly six times more likely to be murdered than non-Indigenous people in Canada. Between 2019 and 2025, more than one in four women killed in this country were Indigenous.

Rick2

Use alt text. It is abhorrent to see a political party asking people to support them, purposely leaving out a segment of the user base. Be better.

Cult MTL
@cultmtl.com

Montreal’s Red Dress Day Memorial March on May 5 will honour victims and demand justice “We gather to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people, and to demand justice and change.”

494d ago
Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁
@minibubbly.bsky.social

Membertou First Nation Red Dress Day walk to remember loved ones #NovaScotia #RedDressDay www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

463d ago
hedy bach
@hedybach.bsky.social

Red Dress Day was inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project installation 2010, in which she hung empty, red dresses to represent the missing and murdered women. Red dresses have become symbolic of the crisis as a result of her installation. #photography #cdnpoli #reddressday #mmiwg2s

My ReDress foto from 2016 Chickakoo Lake, Alberta Fisheye lens of red dress in the lake Single image by hedy bach 2026
353d ago
CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
@policyalternatives.ca

Red Dress Day is held every May 5th. It began in 2010 with the REDress Project, a creation of Métis artist Jaime Black, and is a National Day of remembrance and activism honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People (MMIWG2S+).

163d ago
City of Ottawa
@en.ottawa.ca

Today, May 5, we observe #RedDressDay, a day to remember Indigenous women, girls and Two‑Spirit people who have been murdered or gone missing due to systemic violence. Show your support by wearing red or a red dress pin as we honour lives taken too soon.

Red Dress Day
253d ago
Kelly
@kehlee.bsky.social

Red Dress Day (May 5) is the National Day of Awareness, Remembrance, and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse folks. Amnesty International has a plain language website where you can learn more: amnesty.ca/red-dress-day/ We remember them.

163d ago
Janet 🇨🇦
@jansplanet.bsky.social

'Today is Red Dress Day. While Indigenous Women, Girls and Gender-Diverse people in Canada make up only 4% of the population, they are: • 3x more likely to go missing • 6-7x more likely to be murdered • Represent over 50% of survivors of domestic sex trafficking in Canada Victim @vstoronto’

143d ago
Melvin the 🍊💩hating cat 😾-💙🦋🐧-my human is not a fan either . 🇨🇦💙🦋
@vespavixen.bsky.social

Red Dress Day 2026 is observed on Tuesday, May 5, to honor and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+) across Canada ❤️❤️❤️

193d ago
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michaelleroyoberg.comA Brief History of Donald Trump’s Attempt to Solve the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girlschiefs-of-ontario.orgChiefs of Ontario Marks Red Dress Day, Calls for Urgent Action as MMIWG2S+ Funding Ends - Chiefs of Ontarioamnesty.caRed Dress Day

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