The London Police Service made a powerful statement on social media yesterday, joining communities across Canada to observe Red Dress Day with a message of solidarity and remembrance.

Posted to their official Twitter account on May 5th, the police service’s message honoured missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people. The post emphasized that each person has “a story, a voice, and a life that deserves recognition and justice.”

Red Dress Day, observed annually on May 5th, serves as a day of awareness and remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S). The red dress has become a powerful symbol representing the lives lost and the ongoing crisis affecting Indigenous communities.

The London Police Service’s message struck a particularly poignant tone, describing those who have been lost as “#GoneButNotForgotten” while calling for continued awareness and healing within communities.

In their post, the police service expressed their commitment to standing “in solidarity with communities across the nation” and emphasized the importance of working towards a future where Indigenous peoples can “thrive in safety and peace.”

The social media post garnered significant attention, receiving over 1,200 views within hours of being published. The message was accompanied by an image and used hashtags including #RedDressDay, #MMIWG2S, and #LdnOnt to help spread awareness of the cause.

The police service’s participation in Red Dress Day reflects a broader movement across Canadian institutions and communities to acknowledge the ongoing crisis and advocate for justice and systemic change.