The Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre’s Red Shawl Campaign recognizes and honours the lost lives of Indigenous Woman and Girls and brings awareness to the issues of violence, injustice and systemic barriers that have given rise to a crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, in Canada.
A symbol of protection, the red shawl brings healing as we seek action and move toward justice for our lost sisters and their loved ones. This year, we will honour and reflect with this three-day campaign, through a Red Shawl exhibit and a variety of community events.
These activities aim to foster a deeper understanding and commitment to creating a safer, more just world for Indigenous women and girls. Join us as we honour those we have lost and seek protection for those who remain and the ones yet to be born. Together, we can make a difference.
In an act of solidarity, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery will host a complementary exhibit from Sept. 22 - Oct. 6, 2024, featuring 13 red shawls in the Harrison McCain Pavilion.
This partnership amplifies our message and provides an additional platform for community engagement.
Monday | noon - 5 p.m.
Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday | 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday | noon - 5 p.m.
As part of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, admission to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery is free for Indigenous Peoples. Present your status card to our admissions desk.
If you do not have a status card, we also accept proof of status from a parent or guardian who has status or a letter from your community.
Join us for this meaningful workshop, at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, where we will come together to create red shawls.
In this workshop, participants will craft their own red shawls, a powerful symbol of protection, healing, and solidarity, while reflecting on the significance of the red shawl and the role each of us plays in advocating for justice and change.
Your red shawl will act as a personal reminder of your role in advocating for change and justice, symbolizing your ongoing commitment to addressing these critical issues.
All skill levels are welcome.
Join us at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick for the opening of the main exhibit.
This event will begin our campaign with reflections and an introduction to the powerful symbolism of the red shawls.
Harriet Irving Library | 3rd floor | Room 318 | Research commons event space
Walking in her Moccasins is an experiential violence prevention resource. This project is rooted in the rights of Indigenous women and girls to live free from all forms of violence and encourages us all to play positive and culturally relevant roles to promote gender equality.
The project partners, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples and White Ribbon acknowledge the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities, and through this Bundle offer healing-based exercises, specific to Indigenous communities, which can be adapted as needed.
While the Bundle is geared towards engagement with Indigenous communities, it is hoped this resource can also enhance non-Indigenous women, girls, men, and boys’ awareness and understanding of the diversity and beauty of Indigenous cultures and healing practices.
Stephenson Joe is a Traditional Knowledge Keeper from Esgenoopetitj First Nation, now residing in Abegweit First Nation. He is a pipe carrier, sweat lodge conductor, and circle keeper, and serves as a Sundance leader and Mi'kmaq language teacher.
Stephenson counsel individuals through the Walking in Her Moccasins bundle, teaches about gender-based violence, and provides support for those dealing with addictions, fostering healing within the community.
This powerful display at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, will feature a collection of red shawls, each symbolizing the lives of Indigenous women and girls lost.
The exhibit aims to educate, inspire, and motivate visitors to take action and become advocates for change.
Oct. 2 | 1 - 5 p.m.
Oct. 3 & 4 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Red Shawl vigil on Oct. 4 at 7pm is cancelled.
We would like to encourage you to attend Saint Thomas’ events on Oct. 4 in lieu of our vigil. Sister in Spirit Day 2025.
