August 4, 2021
By Kristena Schutt-Moore
The Countdown Public Art Productions is in its last phase and is looking for volunteers to help build the pebble mosaic that will have a permanent home in Millennium Park.
This art project is a team effort between the Red Dress Project and Maggie’s Resource Centre. The mosaic is to be a beautiful place of hope that will honour those who have lived through sexual and gender based violence as well as a place to remember those who did not survive.
The design for the mosaic features a view of the Eagles Nest, the York River, a turtle and a soaring eagle so that it is unique to Bancroft and those who live in the area. Past mosaic builds have included people of all ages, skills and abilities with a hands-on artist guided process working with the simple elements of just rocks, water and sand.
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“If you see people out walking in red shirts today not everyone will wear red they’re walking for MMIWG.”
In a Facebook post Wednesday, First Nations advocate Connie Greyeyes notes a limited number of bags are available.
Residents are encouraged to walk on their own time, take a picture and tag Greyeyes or Knott in the post to be entered to win a “secret gift”.
“Thank you for understanding this was out of our hands, and we need to be responsible and respectful to the restrictions in place,” says Greyeyes’ post.
At the April 26th council meeting, mayor and council hung a red dress in City Hall to support the day of remembrance and the Red Dress Project.
(City of Fort St. John)
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – A red dress has been hung in City Hall.
During Monday’s council meeting, Mayor Lori Ackerman proclaimed May 5th as National Day of Remembrance for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People in the City of Fort St. John.
An email and video submitted by Trystan Jones to council suggested the city take part in the demonstration. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
“I know in Trystan’s letter he requested that we display [the dress] outside. I know we are expecting some hectic weather up north here again, so I’m going to recommend we display the red dress prominently in our lobby,” says Ackerman.
When I drove up to the home and saw the dress intentionally hanging from a tree, I felt an emotional response. Hanging a red dress is a strong statement and it demonstrates solidarity. I am not sure why that one dress connected with me, but I think it is because I didn’t expect to see it. It made me feel appreciation for the people who took the time and effort to hang the dress and make the statement. These statements spark conversations between people and make space for everyone to be reminded. Red dresses have been popping up on our highways for months now, as part of a local initiative that started on Family Day in February, and dresses continue to appear.
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