It has been fourteen years since May 5th became recognized annually as a day of remembrance for
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Sadly, we now include the Two Spirit population in
our commemoration. On this day we remember them and recognize the pain suffered by their families
and loved ones. Most importantly, we strive to keep the issue at the forefront of public awareness. This
is a day that hopefully will result in more people learning about the meaning of Red Dress Day, and the
significance it holds each year. Gender-based violence with the unfortunate addition of racism creates a
significant problem and should not be dismissed in the minds of the general public.
Sadly, information provided by the MMIWG/IATU, OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau located at
Headquarters in Orillia, shows that there is still a major problem within society. An infographic report
released by Statistics Canada in March provides insight into the numbers and locations of victims up until
The report can be found here: htps://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-627-m/11-627-
m2024015-eng.html
We encourage everyone to participate in Red Dress Day events, or simply take time to reflect and learn
more about the importance of May 5th.
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