Red Dress Day - Beading Workshop

Red Dress Day is an annual event in Canada that raises awareness of the violence against Indigenous women and girls. It's also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S+).

• The event was inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black's The Red Dress Project, which began in 2010.
• Red dresses are hung in public spaces to symbolize the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
• The color red represents the bloodshed and resilience of Indigenous communities.
• The event is a call to action to address the root causes of violence against Indigenous women.

Beading is a way to raise awareness about and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. Pins, red dresses, earrings, and feathers are examples of items that might be decorated with beads that may help with healing and addressing trauma and can be a way to share Indigenous culture and pride.

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• Red Dress Day Beading Workshop Poster - April 30, 2025.pdf (1.94 MB)