The REDress Project raises awareness of murdered and missing Indigenous women
Since the 2010 inception of Métis artist Jaime Black’s ongoing art series, The REDress Project, heightened awareness has been brought to the staggering number of murdered and missing Indigenous women across Canada.
“The Red Dress campaign involves the hanging of red dresses to symbolize the many Indigenous women victimized by violence who are murdered and missing,” explained Mélanie Roque, the ISA’s events and media co-ordinator. “On February 9th, red dresses were hung across campus in solidarity.” This includes members from the Greater Sudbury Police Service who will discuss their efforts regarding the elimination of violence against women, girls and those who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+.
“We also have a facilitator, Kristy Corbiere, hosting a Red Dress workshop in the afternoon,” said Roque. “She will be designing a red tea dress that will be split up into different sections. Participants will aid in assembling the dress and will also have the opportunity to work on some embellishments. All attendees will have the opportunity to take part, and the completed dress will then be displayed every year at our annual Red Dress Campaign event.
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