Photos courtesy: Nak'azdli Whut'en

By CKPG Today

Red Dress Day

Nak’azdli Whu’ten gathers to honour Red Dress Day

May 9, 2025 | 9:15 AM

FORT ST. JAMES— Members of the Nak’azdli Whut’en First Nation and the broader Fort St. James community gathered on Monday in solemn reflection and unity to mark Red Dress Day, a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.

Others in attendance included the Fireweed Collective Society, RCMP representatives from Vancouver and Fort St. James.

“Their participation reflected ongoing efforts to raise awareness and deepen relationships with First Nations communities including Nak’azdli Whu’ten, Yekooche First Nation, Tl’azt’en Nation, Binche Whut’en, and Takla Lake First Nation,” said the Nak’azdli Whut’en.

The event began at Cottonwood Park and continued with a memorial walk to Spirit Square, accompanied by the Dakelh song and traditional drumming as a tribute to the spirits of the missing and murdered.

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The event also included Lauretta Prince, the event’s organizer, solemnly reading the list of MMIWG2S+ victims from the Nak’azdli Whut’en community, giving voice to each name and acknowledging the lives behind them. An open mic session invited family members and attendees to share stories, memories, and calls to action.

The Nak’azdli Whut’en said Red Dress Day remains a powerful reminder of the ongoing impacts of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.