Red Dress Day Community Events 2026
On May 5, Tikinagan Child and Family Services recognizes Red Dress Day. We, we are committed to raising awareness and doing what we can, day in and day out, to help prevent violence against Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ peoples. We also acknowledge that the messaging of #reddressday goes beyond May 5th and is a lifelong commitment of our organization.
Showing your support goes a long way in starting a conversation about our history and its implications on our present. These conversations lead to action and change that can bring our communities together. Learn more about the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at Final Report | MMIWG.
Please see below for events taking place in our communities.
Local Events
THUNDER BAY
May 5, 2026 – 2nd Annual Red Dress Run Thunder Bay
⏰ Time: 11AM – 1PM
📍 Location: Goods n Co. 251 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON
May 5, 2026 – Memorial Walk & Vigil
📍 Location: Marina Park and then walk at the Baggage Building Art Centre, Thunder Bay, ON
SIOUX LOOKOUT
May 5, 2026 – Sunrise Ceremony & Fire, and Beading & Ribbon Skirt Workshop
📍 Location: Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre, Sioux Lookout, Ontario
RED LAKE
May 5, 2026 – Walk, Sacred Fire & Speeches
📍 Location: Downtown Stoplights to Phil Vinet Park, Red Lake, Ontario
DRYDEN
May 5, 2026 – Annual MMIWG2S+ Awareness Walk
📍 Location: Dryden Native Friendship Centre to Cooper Park, Dryden, ON
KENORA
May 5, 2026 – Red Dress Day Round Dance | Grand Council Treaty #3
Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Standing together to to remember our loved ones, raise awareness, and call for justice.
⏰ Time: 9AM – 5PM
📍 Location: TBD
GERALDTON
May 5, 2026 – Red Dress Day
Wear a red dress or skirt if you have one for a full day of events to Honour and Acknowledge Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People.
⏰ Time: 11AM – anytime after 1:30PM
📍 Location: Ontario Native Women’s Association, 416 Main St, Geraldton
FORT FRANCES
April 27, 2026 – MMIWG | Grand Council Treaty #3
Come create posters in preparation for the May 5th MMIWG walk!
⏰ Time: 4PM – 8PM
📍 Location: Seven Generations Education Institute 1452 Idylwild Drive, Fort Frances, Ontario
Know of an event we don’t have listed? Email communications@tikinagan.org with the event info.
If you are affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people and need immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649.