By Ethan Ready

Red Dress

Memories of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls live on

Oct 4, 2020 | 3:22 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – October 4th marks a day of mourning, bringing families and friends together for The Sisters In Spirit vigils held across the country.

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the gathering of people at the intersection of Ferry Avenue and Highway 16 in Prince George was kept to a small group.

Amidst the pandemic, Tammy Meise says the opportunity to come together, stay socially distant, but still grieve and share stories was important.

“They are remembered by doing things like this, allowing people to come and sharing a space with one another and provide that safe space so we can heal and begin that journey.”

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22 years ago, Meise’s childhood friend was murdered. She has attended vigils since.

October 4th also marks a day where many Canadians hang red dresses in their windows as a way to help raise awareness of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across the country, especially here in Prince George where the ‘Highway of Tears’ corridor starts through to Prince Rupert.

According to public data, there are more than 1,200 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.