In 2010, the Red Dress Project was initiated by Metis artist Jaime (Jay-me) Black.

She created the powerful art project as a visual reminder of the staggering number of missing and murdered indigenous women across Canada.  

What started as red dresses hung up in public places in communities across Canada, has evolved to red ribbons and other red items being added to the landscape.  
                                           
While Red Dress day is officially Sunday,  May 5th, Northern Health Region elders and Knowledge Keepers invite staff and patients to join them in a day of solidarity next Wednesday in Thompson.

The event will include a pipe ceremony, smudge, feast and the making of Red Dress pins to honor the women who are missing or murdered.

It takes place from 1 to 3 pm in the Ceremonial Room - Old Chapel room on the second floor at the Thompson General Hospital.