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Red Dress Day

2026-05-05 Sitting 117 Showing 1–1 of 1

A statement about Red Dress Day, a day to honor missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and 'two-spirit people'. The member took time to acknowledge the tragedy continues to impact families and communities, especially in Manitoba.

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Ginette Lavack

Liberal 2:05 p.m.

“I want to look like I care about missing indigenous women. This program lets me say I'm doing something.”

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Mr. Speaker, today on Red Dress Day, we honour the memory of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. Across the country, and especially in Manitoba, this tragedy continues to affect families, communities, and entire generations. Every red dress represents a life, a story, and a profound loss. Last fall, I had the honour of attending the announcement of the Manitoba red dress alert pilot project, led by the group Giganawenimaanaanig, which means “we all take care of them”. This important initiative reflects the commitment of communities to raising awareness, commemorating and advancing justice. While this work is essential, much work remains. We must continue working in partnership with indigenous communities to end this national crisis and ensure the safety of indigenous women and girls. Today, we remember, we listen and we act.

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