About this Event
Red Dress Day honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S+). Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonial violence that contribute to this national crisis. The session will explore the symbolism of the red dress, key statistics, and insights from the National Inquiry’s Calls to Justice. It will also create space for reflection on collective and institutional responsibility within the SFU community. Respecting families, survivors, and Indigenous voices, the presentation aims to deepen awareness while encouraging meaningful action.
Date: Tuesday May 5, 2026
Location: SFU Surrey Campus or Zoom
Time: 12pm-1pm
Event Format
This is an in-person and online event.
Please register for the Virtual Attendee ticket to recieve the Zoom link
In person attendees are welcome to bring their lunch and eat while listening to the presentation.
Presenter
Kaylena Ryan is the Director, Office for Indigenous Peoples at Simon Fraser University, and comes from the Secwépemc, Gitxsan, and Tsimshian Nations.
Her work focuses on strengthening relationships and embedding Indigenous perspectives into institutional structures, policies, and spaces. She brings over a decade of experience in higher education and a relational, values-driven approach to leadership.
Kaylena holds a BA in Psychology and an Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership from Simon Fraser University.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Simon Fraser University - Surrey Campus, 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, Canada
CAD 0.00
