May 5 Is Red Dress Day - A National Day Of Awareness For
Canada’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls And 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
You're encouraged to hold a moment of silent reflection today to honour and pay tribute.

Photo Credit 570 News Radio Kitchener

Amnesty International explains the importance of Red Dress Day HERE 

Learn about the REDress Project created by Metis Artist Jaime Black HERE 

Smithsonian National Museum Video on Jaime Black And The REDress Project HERE

SHAW TV Feature on REDress Project Creator Jaime Black HERE

​Sophie Kiwala's TED X Talk; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls, A Canadian Responsibility HERE

Beverly Jacobs TED X Talk; How Do We Stop Aboriginal Women From Disappearing HERE

Report  Of The National Inquiry Into Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls HERE

Government Of Canada Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls Page, Including Aftercare HERE
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The Canadian Encyclopedia Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada Page HERE 

Kairos Canada, Monuments Honouring Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls  HERE

First Nations Health Authority National Day Of Awareness For Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls & 2SLGBTQQIA+ People HERE  

Follow The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls On Social Media
Facebook: @sacredMMIWG   Instagram: @sacred_mmiwg    X: @sacredmmiwg
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If you can, donate to a group that works directly with MMIWG2S+ families, like:

The Healing of the Seven Generations HERE  

The Native Women’s Association of Canada HERE

​If you or someone you know is experiencing harm through domestic violence, help is available: 
 
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Support line: 1-844-413-6649 

Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 

Assembly Of First Nations Community Services HERE

Native Women's Association Of Canada Safe Passage Initiative HERE

Region of Waterloo Domestic Violence Resources:  HERE