National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People

2023-05-03 | political office, victim services

Since 2010, May 5th has been pronounced the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People ( #MMIWG2S ). Also referred to as Red Dress Day, the day has been used to bring awareness to our missing and murdered women and two-spirit by wearing red.

For decades our Indigenous communities have felt the pain and sorrow of our loved ones who never made it home. The rate of #MMIWG2S continues to climb, and we must eliminate the risk by educating our communities about SAFETY.

Together let’s raise awareness by wearing RED and promoting #REDdress on Friday May 5th. Mushkegowuk Council acknowledges the importance of the #REDdress movement and we are glad to be part of it. We encourage you to:

For many of us this day can be triggering and please feel free to reach to Roselynn Koostachin of our Victim Services Department at 705 406 3213 or the 24/7 National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls support line at 1-844-413-6649.

Our thoughts and prayers to all impacted by #MMIWG2S .

Alison Linklater

Former Grand Chiefgrandchief@mushkegowuk.ca

Roselynn Koostachin

social development Victim Services Regional Coordinatorroselynnkoostachin@mushkegowuk.ca