05/05/2026
May 5th is Red Dress Day.
Today, we honour and remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+) across Turtle Island.
Red dresses, often hung in public spaces, serve as powerful visual reminders of those who are missing and those whose lives were taken, and of the ongoing impacts of colonial violence.
As Child and Youth Care professionals and educators, we are called to reflect on our role in upholding safety, dignity, and justice for Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities. This includes committing to culturally responsive, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed practice in all that we do.
We encourage our community to take time today to learn and reflect.
Click here to access the Final Report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls:
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Reclaiming Power and Place The National Inquiry’s Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behin...
