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This campaign aimed to centre Indigenous women’s voices, raise awareness about violence against them, and challenge negative stereotypes. Two publications were produced which contained art and writings by Indigenous women: Hearts of Nations – Vol. 1 (2011) & Vol. 2 (2012).

The Inuvik Drum featured an art piece titled “Red Dress” for the October 29, 2024 edition of its Community Art Showcase, in which they highlight artworks sent in by their readers. The “Red Dress” art piece was created by students in East Three Elementary School’s grades 4A and 5B, to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women.

The “Our Women Now: Red Dress Project Awareness” campaign by Grandmother’s Voice in Oakville, Ontario, displays red dresses from October 4 to November 25 to symbolize and raise awareness of violence against Indigenous women.

In recognition of the National Day of Action for MMIWG, Wahnapitae First Nation hosted a Red Dress Photoshoot on October 2, 2024 and a Red Ribbon Skirt Workshop on October 4, 2024, to honour MMIWG and raise awareness about the ongoing crisis.

Jackie Traverse and Mary Duncan School students collaborated on a mural in The Pas, Manitoba, honouring and bringing awareness for MMIWG, as part of a larger project to revitalize a community path. The mural features four Indigenous women in red dresses adorned with flowers, symbolizing beauty and connection to land and community.

“Little Moons” is a graphic novel that explores themes of grief and healing through the lens of Ojibwe traditions, following a young girl’s journey after her sister’s disappearance.