A Day of Remembrance and Reflection

This morning, Cadotte Lake School gathered to honour and remember the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people as part of Red Dress Day. It was a powerful and emotional time of learning, remembrance, and community connection.

Walking Together

Students and staff assembled with purpose and reverence, many wearing red — a colour that has come to symbolize the lives lost and the spirits remembered. After a heartfelt ceremony in the gym, everyone took part in a walk through the community. Red dresses swayed in the spring breeze, displayed with care as silent witnesses along the path.

These dresses remind us of the many Indigenous women who are no longer with us. Each one represents a name, a voice, a story that matters.

Voices Lifted

Through songs, words, and moments of silence, the school honoured those taken and those still missing. Students learned why this day matters — not just for Indigenous communities, but for all of us. This is more than a single event. It’s a call to remember, to speak out, and to stand with families who continue to search for justice and healing.

A Promise to Remember

As the day closed, the message was clear: these lives will not be forgotten. Cadotte Lake School stands in solidarity with all communities across the country remembering their daughters, mothers, sisters, and friends.

We are proud of our students for walking with care, with heart, and with hope. And we are grateful for the opportunity to learn together.

🧡 “Every dress tells a story — and every story deserves to be heard.”