Red Dress Day marks the national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people in Canada.
The Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR) and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) will host Red Dress Day to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People, featuring a sacred fire and a ceremonial dress‑hanging led by Elder Myeengun Henry. This will be followed by a storytelling presentation by researcher Tamara Bernard, who shares how storytelling serves as both remembrance and resistance—carrying the voices of those no longer here while restoring dignity and challenging harmful narratives.
Program
*all times approximate
- 10:30 a.m. Sacred fire (BMH Green)
- 11:30 a.m. Hanging Red Dresses (dresses provided)
- 11:40 a.m. Intermission (snacks and refreshments)
- 12:00 p.m. Stories That Carry Us: Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Through Advocacy and Education with Tamara Bernard
- 1:00 p.m. Questions and answers
- 1:30 p.m. Event ends
For details and to register for all or portions of the events, see the full event page on the Indigenous Relations website.