Malia Baker Instagram – Today is the National Day of Awareness for Missing Murdered Indigenous Women Girls (MMIWG), but often most known by its symbol: a red dress.
#RedDressDay began in 2010 as an art installation by Métis artist Jaime Black, titled The REDress Project, which highlights the epidemic of violence against Indigenous women, girls 2Spirit folks.
They are someone’s child. They are someone’s friend. They are SOMEONE.
The day can be triggering for those affected by MMWIG2S loss — if so, you can connect with the MMWIG2S support call line at 1-844-413-6649. This line is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Indigenous people represent the fastest growing population in Canada, as well as the youngest—we need to protect ALL of our community members ensure this is a safe, vibrant community for everyone. Thank you to the @assemblyoffirstnations, @statcan_eng The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls for compiling this data making it accessible.
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Photo 1: “May 5: Red Dress Day” with silhouettes of red dresses
Photo 2: “Indigenous women and girls make up 16% of all female homicide victims, and 11% of missing women in Canada. Even though Indigenous people make up only 4.3% of our population”
Photo 3: “Indigenous women are three times more likely than non-Indigenous women to be victims of violence”
Photo 4: “From 2001 to 2015, the average rate of homicides involving Indigenous female victims was nearly 6x higher than that of homicides involving non-Indigenous female victims.”
Photo 5: “Indigenous women girls are 12x more likely to be murdered or missing than any other women in Canada.”
Photo 6: “Resources: Statistics Canada, Assembly of First Nations, Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Repost from @raiseherco | Posted on 06/May/2022 03:03:37