May 5 marks Red Dress Day, a National Day of Awareness for the thousands of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people who have experienced disproportionate violence in Canada.
Niagara College will honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (2SLGBTQQIA+) individuals by hanging red dresses at both the Welland and Daniel J. Patterson campuses in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Flags at both campuses will also be half masted to mark this important day.
An event will be held at the Welland Campus on May 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by NC’s Indigenous Education Department in partnership with the Libraries and Learning Centres, and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team.
Stay tuned for more details and registration information.
Want to learn more?
Members of the Niagara College community are encouraged to explore additional educational resources available through the Libraries and Learning Centres, including the Indigenous Education resources page, which offers materials to deepen understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures and perspectives.
The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls includes 231 calls to justice directed at governments, institutions, social service providers, industries and all Canadians. Review the final report to understand the calls to justice and how to take action in your community.
Supports Available
Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.
