05-05-2025
What is something that you learned about MMIWG2S+ on Red Dress Day?
You tell us
CONTENT WARNING: This story contains information about violence against Indigenous people. Consider reading it with a trusted adult. It's common to have an emotional reaction to the news.
Every month, we take a deep dive into a topic that's been making headlines in a series called KN Explains. We then ask you to Have Your Say by sharing your own experiences and opinions. Fill out the form to submit your answer to this month's question. Then check again next week to see if your thoughts are featured.
What is something that you learned about MMIWG2S+ on Red Dress Day?
That is our question for you this month.
MMIWG2S+ stands for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
In 2016, the federal government launched an inquiry, or investigation, to try to find solutions to why this group has faced an increased rate of violence.
This inquiry came as a result of years of protests and advocacy by families of victims.
According to commissioners who led the inquiry, the violence and injustice Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people face is a 'national crisis.'
In 2019, the commissioners of the inquiry, known as the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, published their final report.
They suggested 231 calls for justice to help put an end to the crisis.
We want to know: What is something you learned from watching the video that you didn't know before?
Tell us what new pieces of information stood out to you.
Share your thoughts with CBC Kids News.
Want to know more before you answer?
Check out these other articles on MMIWG2S+ and Red Dress Day:
Red Dress Day: What it is and how it began
What's being done to help missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls?
Boys commit to ending violence against women through Moose Hide Campaign
You can read the answers to the last Have Your Say question here:
Do you need support?
Individuals impacted by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.
Kids can also call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
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