Red Dress Day 2025: Working Together to End Violence Against Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People (IRA1-E54)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

May 5, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People, also known as Red Dress Day. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the need to recognize and address the violence still faced by many in Canada .

To recognize Red Dress Day, this special event will feature a panel of guests from the Indigenous community in Canada who will share their diverse experiences and perspectives on the challenges faced by Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada.

Participants will explore the history and significance of Red Dress Day, the progress being made, and how individuals, communities, and governments are working together to end gender-based violence in Canada.

This event is presented in partnership with Women and Gender Equality Canada.

Speakers

• Marjolaine Étienne, President, Quebec Native Women Inc.
• Lindey Courchene, Executive Director, Women and Gender Equity Manitoba
• Cora McGuire-Cyrette, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Native Women's Association
• Jordy Ironstar, National Facilitator and Finance Supervisor, 2 Spirits in Motion Society
• Verna McGregor, Elder

Moderator

• Sherri Helgason, Director, Canadian Human Rights Commission