Red Dress Day commemorated in Saskatchewan: ‘Gives meaning to resilience’
Global News
Angela Jaime, University of Saskatchewan Indigenous Engagement Vice-Provost said Sunday is a day of observance and education.
Sunday marked Red Dress Day in Canada, raising awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people in the country.
Angela Jaime, University of Saskatchewan Indigenous Engagement Vice-Provost said it’s a day of observance and education.
“Red is the colours that the spirits can see so we are hoping that those that have been missing and murdered see that and know to come back, that this is safe for them,” she said.
Jaime called the issue an “epidemic.”
“They have been murdered thoughtlessly and disposed of and we are hoping that this draws attention to stop that.”
Jaime said it is 19 times more likely that an Indigenous woman goes missing or is murdered in Saskatchewan than anyone else.
Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Office Laura Ross said it’s a day to talk about gender-based violence.
“Prevention is key in ending inter-personal violence in our province, and our hope is to keep these discussions going,” she said.