Recognizing the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ People

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Today, May 5, marks Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ People. It is an important day to remember the names of loved ones, daughters, sisters, mothers and friends who have not made it home.

We, as people living and benefiting from Blackfoot Confederacy territory, must do our part towards truth and reconciliation by bringing awareness and advocating for the safety of Indigenous students, faculty, staff and community members. We recognize the diverse population of Indigenous Peoples who attend the University of Lethbridge and acknowledge the important contributions these Indigenous peoples make in shaping and strengthening the University community in the past, present and in the future.

It is imperative we recognize those who have endured the pain of losing a loved one to violence and call for a continued focus on ending this behaviour and creating an inclusive society that celebrates the pride and culture of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples alike.

Please consider attending local events through Reconciliation Lethbridge to recognize this important day.

For more information, please see the National Inquiry report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.


Contact:

Trevor Kenney | trevor.kenney@uleth.ca