red dress day

May 5th is the national day for awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. 

You can learn more at Amnesty International Canada. 

From their website: 

"Red Dress Day matters because it makes the invisible visible. It forces this country to confront the truth. It reminds us that every single life matters, that these lives still matter, and we will never stop fighting for justice."

I folded this red dress based on a design by Gay Merrill Gross. 

With it, I remember and honor the precious lives we have lost in Canada and around the world to violence against women and girls.

day 64 - celebration

Celebration doesn't have to be loud to be meaningful. It can be as simple as pausing with wonder at how far you've come.

Celebrating wins builds momentum, boosts confidence and fosters gratitude, acknowledging that small steps can lead to big achievements.

Today I'm celebrating by looking back at all the posts in this series and marvelling at all I've learned, all I've folded, and how much I've enjoyed the process.

Today, I feel like a winner. 

Thank you for helping me make the Season for Nonviolence 2026 something to cheer about!

Penguin designed by Gay Merrill Gross