Touching tribute of red dresses in Calgary honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
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“It’s important to continue to increase awareness and education so genocide can stop against Indigenous people.“Red is the colour the spirits see so when we wear red we are calling on spirits to join us in a good way so we can honour and remember them,” Green-Gopher said.The threat of Indigenous women becoming victims of violence is heartbreakingly high.
Despite the crimson garments and red ribbons, organizers said there is a long way to go towards reconciliation.crews and carelessly tossed in the trash. Carmacks is a highway maintenance contractor, and crews patrol provincial roadways like Deerfoot Trail.
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