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One year after a mother and daughter were tragically murdered in Edmonton’s Mill Woods neighborhood, loved ones gathered at Red Dress Day to pay tribute and march for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The attack claimed the lives of Carolann Robillard and her daughter Jayden Miller, leaving their family and community devastated. Amidst the heartfelt tributes and calls for justice, marchers carried posters bearing the names and faces of those who have disappeared or been killed, highlighting the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous people in Canada.

Across Saskatchewan, communities are marking Red Dress Day to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG). In Regina, events have been underway since Friday, including a Red Dress Day installation and an awareness walk. Four Directions Community Health Centre, in partnership with several organizations, hosted the walk, which emphasized the importance of remembering victims and supporting collective healing. Izzy Sunshine, a participant whose aunt faced a close call, shared her family’s experience and highlighted the ongoing safety concerns Indigenous women face. In Saskatoon, the Saskatoon Police Service held a Calling Home Ceremony, while the University of Saskatchewan hosted a Red Dress Day installation with hands-on activities. On Sunday, the official Red Dress Day, both Regina and Saskatoon will have various events, including a beading session, film screenings, and awareness walks. These events aim to honor the memory of MMIWG, raise awareness, and call for action to address the ongoing crisis.