The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) has compiled a list of events coming up for Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two Spirit People, in Manitoba.
If we missed any, please email details to: media@scoinc.mb.ca.
Red Dress Day is a day that is aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis and devastating impacts of the national emergency of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two spirit, and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+).
SCO honours and remembers all those who have lost their lives due to gender-based violence, and their families and the Nations that live with the grief of losing loved ones.
SCO has created this webpage to share information about events happening in southern Manitoba.
To learn more about the national emergency or resources available to families affected by MMIWG2S+, visit our MMIWG2S+ Support Program page.
SCO Member Nation Events
Red Dress Day Walk in Canupawakpa Dakota Nation
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 12 pm
- Meeting Point: Complex
- Ending Location: Highway and back
MMIWG Walk in Gambler First Nation
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 4 pm
- Meeting Point: Cultural Centre
- Ending Location: Water Transfer Station and back
MMIWG2S+ Walk in Long Plain First Nation
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 11 am
- Meeting Point: Rez Radio
- Ending Location: Makoose Office
Red Dress Awareness Walk in Minegoziibe Anishinabe
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 11 am
- Meeting Point: VLT Centre
- Ending Location: To the bridge and back
MMIW Event in Peguis First Nation
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
- Location: Maamawibiway – Peguis Child and Family Services
Red Dress Day Walk in Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 10 am to 2 pm
- Meeting Point: Anglican Church
- Ending Location: Sagkeeng Arena Arbor
Red Dress Day Walk in Sandy Bay First Nation
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 10 am
- Meeting Point: Sandy Bay Community Complex (transportation to Highway 50 will be provided)
- Ending Location: Sandy Bay Community Complex
Red Dress Day Walk in Swan Lake First Nation
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 10 am
- Annual Awareness Walk to the Pow Wow Grounds
- Community Lunch in the Gym
Southern Manitoba Events
MMIWG Awareness Walk in Brandon
- Date: May 5, 2026
- More event details coming soon
MMIWG Walk in Brandon
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 11 am
- Meeting Point: Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, Treaty Two
- Shorter Walk Starting Point: Princess Park, Brandon, Treaty Two
Red Dress Day Walk in Portage la Prairie
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 11 am
- Meeting Point: Cultural Grounds, Portage la Prairie, Treaty One
REDress Art Instillation in Winkler
- Date: May 3, 2026
- Time: 10 am to 4 pm
- Location: Bethel Park, 193 6 Street, Winkler, Treaty One
Winnipeg Events
MMIWG2S+ Family Fun Day: Postponed
- Date: May 3, 2026
- Time: 12 pm
- Location: CN Stage and Field, The Forks, Winnipeg, Treaty One
Walk to Honour & Remember MMIWG2S+
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 10 am
- Meeting Point: 408 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Treaty One
- Ending Location: Oodena Circle, The Forks, Winnipeg, Treaty One
6th Annual MMIWG2S+ Walk for Justice
- Date: May 5, 2026
- Time: 5:30 pm
- Meeting Point: Oodena Circle, The Forks, Winnipeg, Treaty One
Creating Systemic Change through the Red Dress Alert with Sandra Delaronde
- Date: May 7, 2026
- Time: 10 am to 11:30 am
- Location: 543-544 University Centre, University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry Campus, Winnipeg, Treaty One