Red Dress Day – May 5, 2026

The Village of New Maryland encourages residents to take part in recognizing Red Dress Day on May 5, 2026 – Canada’s National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+).

This year marks the 16th anniversary of this important day. Red Dress Day was started in 2010 by Métis artist Jaime Black to raise awareness of the ongoing and disproportionate violence faced by Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, and to honour those who have been lost.

By recognizing Red Dress Day, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities and honour the lives and voices of MMIWG2S+. -mk