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Dozens of people gathered in Winnipeg on Sunday to mark Red Dress Day. That’s the annual day to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women. Melissa Ridgen reports.

WATCH: The father of Megan Gallagher — an Indigenous woman who was missing and murdered — is speaking up about his long journey to seek justice for his daughter. Mackenzie Mazankowski has the story.

Manitobans can now purchase specialty license plates in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

October 4th marks the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, girls and two-spirit people. And this year, it comes the day after a political shift in our province. Iris Dyck reports.

In an act of community healing, students, teachers, family members of victims, and more walked the streets of Regina to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and two spirited individuals (MMIWG2S).

Brian Gallagher discusses what the Walk for Megan means to him and the message he wants to impart.

A cross-country run to bring healing, honour and awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and men has come to an end in Victoria. Napi’s Run, led by John Bare Shin Bone fulfilled a dream of his to run 6,800 kilometres from Saint John’s to Victoria.

Highlights from the third annual MMIWG2S+ Walk for Justice on Red Dress Day.

The Lethbridge community solemnly came together Friday afternoon to mark Red Dress Day, honouring the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit peoples across Canada. Jaclyn Kucey has more from the downtown event.

Red garments are being hung up around the province and country as people honour the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. May 5th marks Red Dress Day and as Julie Nolin reports, it’s not only a time of reflection, but a call to action.

Speaking before question period in the House of Commons on Thursday, Liberal MP Jenica Atwin said that she was “devastated” that Indigenous women continue to be “senselessly” murdered and called for the implementation of a “red dress alert system” ahead of the National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) awareness day on...

The past several weekends have been extremely busy for dozens of volunteers working hard to sew 100 red ribbon skirts, ahead of the annual Women’s Memorial March through Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, on Tuesday. As Julia Foy reports, a local Cree woman has been spearheading the yearly campaign meant to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women...

A week long hearing will decide if a proposed $600 million class action lawsuit claiming the RCMP mishandled dozens of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls investigations will go to Canada’s highest court.

Less than a week after red ribbons honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls were found in a trash bin, members from the Indigenous community and the Field of Crosses came together Saturday afternoon to reinstall the ribbons in Calgary. Matthew Conrod reports.

Candles lit up Galt Gardens on Monday evening for the 15th annual Sisters in Spirit walk and vigil. The event and those in attendance aimed to bring attention to the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Erik Bay has more.

Wednesday is the National Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Over the weekend, Curve Lake First Nation community members adorned their community with red ribbons in remembrance of the late Cileana Taylor who died in February. Jessica Nyznik reports.

In light of Sunday being National Indigenous People’s Day and the recent police-involved shootings of Indigenous people, a young New Brunswicker is raising awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Travis Fortnum reports.

Myrna LaPlante said she’s noticed a change in how police, and the public, react to missing Indigenous women and girls compared to her aunt’s disappearance in 2007.

A designer dress featured on the runway during a prestigious fashion showcase is causing some controversy. The gown was intended to raise awareness for the cause for missing and murdered Indigenous women. But as Jill Croteau reports, it ended up offending some families close to the campaign.

Mon, Mar 21: As part of the International Day for the Elimination of Racism, Grade 7 and 8 students from St. Mary’s Wellness and Education Centre held a silent flash mob to honour missing and murdered indigenous women.