YWCA Regina observed Red Dress Day on May 5, 2026, with a solemn ceremony that called for urgent action on the National Inquiry's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Calls for Justice. The event, covered by Jacob Carr, highlighted the ongoing crisis and the need for accountability.
Ceremony and Calls to Action
The gathering featured red dresses symbolizing the lives lost and affected. Speakers, including community leaders and family members, emphasized that many of the 231 Calls for Justice remain unaddressed. Attendees participated in a moment of silence and a walk to honor victims.
Unfinished Business
Despite the National Inquiry's 2019 report, advocates argue that governments have failed to implement key recommendations. The event served as a reminder that systemic changes are needed to prevent further violence and ensure justice for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.
Organizers urged federal, provincial, and territorial governments to prioritize these calls, including funding for shelters, culturally appropriate services, and police reforms. The Red Dress Day event in Regina underscored that the fight for justice continues.
