By Emily Plihal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, National Red Dress Day is set to be upon us, with two walks planned to be held in Fairview and Peace River to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two spirit people. \u201cRed Dress Day, held every May 5, originated in Canada as a movement to raise awareness about the high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls,\u201d says Peace River Aboriginal Interagency\u2019s Wendy Goulet. \u201cIt was inspired by M\u00e9tis artist Jaime Black\u2019s REDress Project. While the project\u2019s roots are primarily in Canada, Red Dress Day has gained recognition and is observed in the United States as well.\u201d The Fairview walked will be held on May 4 at 3:30 p.m. starting at 10300-118 Street and ending at Hemstock Park…. <\/p>\n
By Emily Plihal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, National Red Dress Day is set to be upon us, with two walks planned to be held in Fairview and Peace River to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two spirit people. \u201cRed Dress Day, held every May 5, originated in Canada as a movement to raise awareness about the high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls,\u201d says Peace River Aboriginal Interagency\u2019s Wendy Goulet. \u201cIt was inspired by M\u00e9tis artist Jaime Black\u2019s REDress Project. While the project\u2019s roots are primarily in Canada, Red Dress Day has gained recognition and is observed in the United States as well.\u201d The Fairview walked will be held on May 4 at 3:30 p.m. starting at 10300-118 Street and ending at Hemstock Park.... <\/p>\n