A large gathering started at the Red Dress Monument in Prince George today, commemorating the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
The gathering started with a stand-in at the monument, before moving to the House of Ancestors.
There, families of those who have gone missing or have been murdered shared stories of their grief and their loved ones.
In addition, it was announced there is $1.3 million over three years in the federal budget for the co-development of a regional emergency notification system with Indigenous partners.
“I will acknowledge that that is not enough, it is a first step in the right direction, and there is much more work to do,” said NDP Treasurer Sussanne Skidmore.
“On Friday, it was welcomed the historic announcement of a Red Dress Alert pilot program that will be happening in Winnipeg, in Manitoba. When implemented, this alert system will notify the public when an Indigenous woman, girl or gender-diverse person goes missing, so they can be brought home safely.”
On Red Dress Day, New Democrats honour all who continue to work tirelessly to end the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2S+ people including families, survivors, advocates and Indigenous women.
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The day ended with a walk back to the Red Dress Monument.
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