People took part in the MMIWG2S walk through the streets of North Battleford on Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Angela Brown

Red Dress Day

Walk for MMIWG2S brings supporters together in North Battleford

May 5, 2023 | 7:19 PM

A large group of supporters joined in the walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) in North Battleford on Friday.

Organized by the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), the event commemorates Red Dress Day that falls on May 5 each year.

Many of those taking part in the walk wore red in solidarity for the cause. The red dress has become a symbol for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

“[The issue] is important in an ongoing epidemic,” said BATC’s Cheryl Melanie Stone. “We need to keep advocating for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.”

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Following the walk, a number of guest speakers shared their thoughts about the significance of the day to raise awareness.

North Battleford Deputy Mayor Bill Ironstand said more needs to be done, so the numbers of MMIWG2S don’t keep growing in Canada.

“You showing up every day for these [initiatives], not just for the annual [events] but every day, walking the walk, talking the talk are what is going to make it better, and hold everybody accountable,” he said.

Respected Elder Jenny Spyglass, Senator with Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and BATC, mentioned she sends her prayers to the family of North Battleford woman Ashley Morin, who has been missing since 2018.

“It’s pretty sad not to know where your loved one is,” she said.

Walk participants remembered North Battleford woman Ashley Morin who has been missing since 2018. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

The event was followed by a barbecue lunch for everyone, outside BATC’s Atoskewin Success Centre on 104 Street in North Battleford.

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