Red Dress Day observed at ÉSC Trillium

UW observes Red Dress Day

On May 5, the University of Waterloo observed Red Dress Day to commemorate missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and those who identify as Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S). Elder Myeengun Henry, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, hosted the ceremony on the BMH Green.  The term MMIWG2S also describes the ongoing crisis regarding the disproportionate rates of violence committed against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit. According to Statistics Canada,…

Red Dress Day observed at ÉSC Trillium

On May 5, students and staff at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) wore red in honour of missing and murdered Aboriginal women, girls and two-spirited people as part of Red Dress Day. Through various activities, they were made aware of the symbolism of this day and the importance of human rights. These symbolic red dresses represent […]