Many of the marchers who spanned for blocks along Jasper Avenue wore red, believed to be the only colour that spirits can see.
While the red dress is often recognized as a symbol to commemorate and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, Red Dress Day has grown to include missing and murdered men, boys, and Two-Spirit People. Red Dress Day happens annually on May 5, which is The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. (ANNews) – Around 1,000 people marched through Edmonton’s downtown area to mark Red Dress Day on May 5.
