In 2010, the Red Dress Project was initiated by Metis artist Jaime (Jay-me) Black.

She created the powerful art project as a visual reminder of the staggering number of missing and murdered indigenous women across Canada.  

What started as red dresses hung up in public places in communities across Canada, has evolved to red ribbons and other red items being added to the landscape.  

While May 5th is officially Red Dress Day, Northern Health Region elders and Knowledge Keepers will hold an event next week in Flin Flon to mark the day.

Next Friday in Flin Flon,  events will be held in the PCH visitation room from 10 to 11 am.

Another event will follow from 11 am to noon in the front lobby of the Flin Flon General Hospital.