Honouring Red Dress Day: Remembering, Listening, and Standing Together

Red Dress Day is a time to pause and honour on the lives of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people who are missing or have been lost to violence across Canada.

At Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR), this day is deeply meaningful. It is a moment to recognize the loss carried by families and communities, and to acknowledge that this is not something of the past. It continues to shape lives and communities today.

The red dresses seen across the country are a powerful reminder. They represent lives that matter, stories that deserve to be known, and voices that must continue to be heard. They ask all of us to pay attention and not look away.

For CCR, this day is also about responsibility. It is about how we show up in our work, in our relationships, and in our communities. It is about creating space for respect, understanding, and continued awareness.

“We take time on this day to remember those who are missing and those who have been lost,” said Percy Guichon, CEO of CCR and elected Councillor of Tŝideldel First Nation. “It’s important that we continue to listen, learn, and support this work in a meaningful way.”

We recognize the resilience and leadership of families and communities who continue to carry this work forward. Their strength guides how we reflect on this day and how we move forward.

On May 5, we stand with them.