National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ People

Monday, May 5, 2025, marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ People (MMIWG2S+), also known as Red Dress Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness and honouring the memory of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ People who have gone missing, or lost their lives due to colonial and gender-based violence. It is also a time to stand in solidarity with their families and communities, recognizing their grief, resilience, and calls for justice.

From May 5 to 7, City of London facilities and other buildings downtown will be lit red. Red dresses will also be on display in the lobbies of City Hall, Dearness Home. Red Ribbon Skirts have also been hung in the J. Allen Taylor Building.

Events will be taking place to honour this day in the city and neighbouring Nations.

Atlohsa Family Healing Services is hosting a drop-in community fire on May 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge, 550 Wellington Rd, Building J. Attendees are invited to bring their drums, rattles, or shakers to participate in the fire. Supplies will also be made available to make a tobacco tie, colour, and create Red Dress cards. Talk and Teachings will be share by Tracey Whiteye at 11 a.m.

The Oneida Family Healing Lodge is offering a full day of programming from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., including opening remarks, a memorial walk and afternoon workshops. Attendees are invited to take part in honouring the day and deepening their understanding.

All are welcome to attend and show their support in raising awareness, fostering healing and standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities.