People gathered at The Forks in the city to commemorate Red Dress Day in solidarity with the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals. The event included drumming, dance, and prayer, providing an opportunity for the community to honour those who have been lost and remember those who are still missing. Geraldine Shingoose spoke directly to the families, offering emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical support, emphasizing the ongoing love and care that they need.
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs organized the event to show support for the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals. The gathering served as a way to renew calls for justice for victims of gender and race-based violence. Community leaders stressed the importance of standing together with those who have been impacted by these tragedies and providing continuous support and love to them every day, not just on special occasions like Red Dress Day.
The event at Oodena Circle at The Forks brought together people from across the city to pay tribute to those who have been taken too soon and to acknowledge the ongoing pain and grief experienced by their families. The gathering was a chance for the community to come together in solidarity and show their support for the families affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals. The event included cultural elements such as drumming, dance, and prayer to honor the memory of those who have been lost.
Speakers at the event emphasized the need for ongoing support and love for the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals. Geraldine Shingoose spoke directly to the families, offering words of comfort and assurance that they are not alone in their grief. The event was a way for the community to come together and show their support for the families affected by these tragedies, while also renewing calls for justice and accountability for victims of gender and race-based violence.
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs organized the event at The Forks in solidarity with the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals. Community leaders highlighted the importance of standing together with those who have been impacted by these tragedies and providing them with the support and love they need on an ongoing basis. The event was a way for the community to come together to remember and honor those who have been lost, while also calling for justice and accountability for victims of gender and race-based violence.
Overall, the Red Dress Day event at The Forks was a way for the community to come together in solidarity with the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals. The gathering included cultural elements such as drumming, dance, and prayer, providing a space for people to pay tribute to those who have been lost and show their support for the families affected by these tragedies. Speakers at the event emphasized the need for ongoing love and support for the families, while also renewing calls for justice and accountability for victims of gender and race-based violence.
