REDress Day in Victoria Park [Video]

May 5 is REDress Day, which is held annually to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirit+ people in Canada.

An event was held in Victoria Park in London, Ont. To recognize the day.

REDress Day is a time for remembrance, advocacy, and bringing awareness to the systemic issues leading to violence towards Indigenous People across Turtle Island and beyond.

“We are really pleased to be here today, along with our community partners, and helping to amplify the voices of those community partners and advocating for our Indigenous sisters,” said Jennifer Martin, Donor Stewardship and Events co-ordinator for My Sisters’ Place.

Activities at the event were centered around bringing the community together by providing a space for education, advocacy, and remembrance.

Some of the day’s events included an open mic for community members to tell their stories, a drum group, community art pieces, and more.

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