Red Dress Day Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: šxʷhék̓ ʷnəs (Spirit Square), 11985 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows B.C.
Join us Tuesday, May 5 in šxʷhék̓ʷnəs (Spirit Square) at 1:00 p.m. for a ceremony acknowledging Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People in Canada.
Starting April 29 and leading up to Red Dress Day on May 5, red dresses will be displayed around City Hall and šxʷhék̓ʷnəs (Spirit Square). These dresses honour the memory of those who are missing and murdered and serve as a reminder of the scale of loss. Displays of red dresses in public spaces began with Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project.
To learn more about the REDress Project, please visit www.jaimeblackartist.com/exhibitions/.
Please note that the City's Red Dress Day ceremony addresses topics that may be traumatic to those in attendance. The Government of Canada recognizes the need for safety measures to minimize the risks associated with traumatic subject matter. For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. This is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People in Canada. Learn more on the Government of Canada web page.