Dozens gathered outside the College of New Caledonia today (Tuesday) for Red Dress Day.
The day, also known as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+, honours victims, supports families, and calls for action on the high rates of violence against Indigenous people.
Red prayer ties were put on trees along Highway 97, which Indigenous Wholistic Support Worker for CNC, Michael Antoine said will push awareness forward.
“I think the visual of all of those prayer ties along the highway are going to make people think, especially the employees at the college when they’re coming to work.”
“They’re going to reflect on its meaning, and they’re going to hold that close to their heart I hope.”
Along with having attendees to take part in putting up prayer ties, Antoine also had everyone take part in singing and drumming.
He said this is the first time CNC has held an event like this, and with it being a success, hopes it will become bigger.
A message Antoine hopes people take away from this is to think outside of themselves and help those around.
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