Red Dress Day: Calgary Unites for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women

About this episode

The episode discusses Red Dress Day in Calgary, focusing on the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women and related community events.

Tomorrows Red Dress Day in Calgary highlights missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. The Sacred Steps walk starts at The Confluence, honoring the lost with red attire. A community gathering follows, with events also in Cochrane and Ottawa. The red dress symbolizes lives cut short, as Indigenous women face violence at four times the rate of others. Advocates push for the implementation of the two hundred thirty-one calls for justice from the national inquiry. Events include a field of red ribbons, a powwow, walks, and a vigil. Stand with families, dress for the weather, and consider donating to groups like Stardale empowering Indigenous girls. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3314ccc7d7eb81e2

Topics covered

• Indigenous issues
• missing persons
• community events
• advocacy
• violence against women

Keywords

• Red Dress Day
• Indigenous women
• Calgary
• advocacy
• community gathering
• violence
• missing persons

Sponsors

Solipillow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stardale

Places: Calgary, Cochrane, Ottawa

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