Red Dress Run
Red Dress Run is an annual event held at Boulevard Lake.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2026: The event is held annually on May 5 to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, girls, and two-spirit people. It was established by Alana Morrison and takes place at Boulevard Lake in Thunder Bay. The 2026 event was supported by a grant from Indigenous Climate Action awarded to Kim Kennedy. The race was held in 2025 and 2026 and is scheduled to continue in 2027.[2]
- September 2026: The second annual event served as a venue for students to distribute Red Dress pins and share teachings. The event is associated with teachings regarding Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Azhemiinigoziwin program empowers Anishinaabekwe through culture, education, and land-based learning", Anishinabek News, 24 September 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kennedy receives Sovereignty in Action Award to support annual 5km Red Dress Run", Anishinabek News, 31 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).