Native Women’s Association Of Canada MMIWG2S+ Red Dress Day Event

MEDIA ADVISORY

May 2, 2023

(OTTAWA, ON)

On May 5^th, the National Day of Awareness for the prevention of violence against Indigenous women, also known as the Red Dress Day, NWAC is hosting a commemoration event to honour and bring awareness to the thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Transgender, Two-Spirit, and Gender-Diverse+ People across Canada. Minister Marc Miller, minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, will be in attendance at the art unveiling portion of the agenda.

JOIN US THROUGHOUT THE DAY

DATE: May 5, 2023

LOCATION: Mother Earth Room, 120 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Québec

FACILITATOR: Brandy Stanovich, MMIWG2S+ Manager, Chelsea Resiliency Lodge Advisor

AGENDA

9:00 AM- 6:00 PM: Guided visits to our MMIWG2S+ exhibit in our Vault Exhibition Space

10:00 AM- 6:00 PM: Faceless Dolls workshop – To honour and commemorate our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Transgender, Two-Spirit, and Gender-Diverse+ People by creating an NWAC Faceless Doll.

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

3:30 PM Welcome - Brandy Stanovich

3:35 PM Opening prayer - Irene Compton

3:45 PM Message from NWAC President Carol McBride

3:55 PM Blessing of the Drums Ceremony - Irene Compton

4:20 PM Unveiling: “A Woman Not In This World” - Lynne Groulx

4:30 PM Drumming - Irene Compton

4:50 PM Closing Prayer & Song - Irene Compton

Media Contact:

For information, or to arrange an interview, contact:

Roselie LeBlanc
media@nwac-canada.ca

604-928-3233

Pour obtenir plus d’information ou prendre des dispositions pour une interview, contacter:

Roselie LeBlanc
media@nwac-canada.ca

604-928-3233