National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (Red Dress Day)

May 5, 2024

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Edmonton - Miyonohk Park, 107 St and 102 Ave (behind CELT)

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (Red Dress Day)

May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People. This day is meant to raise awareness, amplify Indigenous voices, remember those who have lost their lives, and honor their families and communities.

NorQuest College staff and students have donated items to be respectfully displayed in our atrium as a symbol and reminder of missing and murdered Indigenous women and two-spirit people on May 3.

On May 5, staff, students and community members are welcome to take part in the remembrance walk. Bring a sign, wear your ribbon skirt, or wear red. 

  • 8:30 am - Meet at Miyonohk Park (along 107st behind CELT opposite the fire station) for a smudging ceremony 
  • 10:00 am – Walk to Churchill Square 
  • 11:00 am – Walk to Beaver Hills House park