May 5 is Red Dress day. This day is in honour of the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people.
The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Committee will be at the SEIU-West convention on May 27th-29th with red dress pins for sale for $5. All of the proceeds from these pins are going to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Inc (MMIP).
If you, or someone you know is experiencing signs of distress, don’t hesitate to reach out to services available 24/7/365:
- Hope for Wellness Help Line (Indigenous centred): 1-855-242-3310
- Crisis Services Canada: (Canada-wide) 9-8-8
- National Family and Survivors Circle: 1-844-413-6649
To donate directly to MMIP, scan the qr code or click this link.