This immersive and poignant exhibit of 13 empty Red dresses hanging from trees tell their untold story. The exhibit is intended to increase awareness of the epidemic of the on-going horrific systemic racist crimes targeting Indigenous women and girls; to remember the lost lives of the victims; to teach; to give Indigenous peoples a voice; to inspire a new cross-cultural generation based on inclusivity, compassion, love and; to collectively offer the MMIWG our love, gratitude create a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment for Indigenous Peoples. With Indigenous women being victims of murder more than 10 times the national average, this exhibit is about empathic LOVE

Based on the 13 Grandmother Moons and the cycle of the women, The Red Dress Exhibit will feature stories of 13 Murdered and Missing Inidgenous Women and Girls from 13 Inidgenous Peoples in Niagara who’s loved one fell victim of these crimes. Each Red dress will be as unique and beautiful as the MMIWG it represents and the ribbons sewn on the dresses will be the keepers of their story. This exhibit will include a downloadable audio produced documentary tour, narrative signage, public participation of a large loom textile blanket creation and a special opening night acoustic and intimate concert called The Circle - featuring Indigneous and allied musicians and lyricists in an intimate setting sharing the story behind their MMIWG songs.

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This signature experience can be curated for a corporate exploratory or team building event as well.

Art Credit: Jill Lunn