Dozens attended an event at The Forks Sunday to mark Red Dress Day, a nationally recognized day observed annually on May 5 to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people
Manitobans gathered at events in Winnipeg Sunday to mark Red Dress Day, the nationally recognized day to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.CBC News Manitobans gathered at events in Winnipeg Sunday to mark Red Dress Day, the nationally recognized day to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
"We have our most vulnerable women that are going missing left and right because there's no services out there for them," said Melissa Robinson, a cousin of Morgan Harris, who police believe was the victim of an alleged serial killer.Ottawa starts work on alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people
Lousie Menow, from Norway House Cree Nation, has been part of the walks all four years and will honour her childhood friend,Police labelled her death a homicide, but no one has been arrested.Louise Menow said Sunday's event was important to her because she will honour loved ones she has lost. Menow also brought her children to The Forks and wants her daughter to use her voice as she grows up.
Her older sister Sharon, was reported missing in January 2004 and later that year, her DNA was found on notorious serial killer Robert Pickton's farm. The remains of 33 women were found on his farm, including Abraham.Abraham said she might be able to benefit from the endowment fund along with families who experience financial challenges when searching for a missing family member.
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