No more stolen sisters! On May 5th, Red Dress Day, the Metis Nation Columbia River Society held a vigil in Spirit Square to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The red handprint is a symbolic representation of the violence that affects Indigenous women across Canada.
‘Embodiment,’ a series of female busts that were created years ago by local artists, was displayed alongside Metis sashes and red dresses in a unique display of solidarity.
‘Embodiment’ made a rare appearance this weekend as part of Red Dress Day. Embodiment is a collection of busts of local women created by local artists Jane Doell and Marty Ryan. The collection has been in storage for several years, but what a great way to make an appearance as part of this event.
To learn more, visit the Metis Nation Columbia River Society’s website.
