AFCC 3rd Annual Red Dress Traditional Powwow 2026
Oki, Danit’ada, Âba wathtech, Tansi!
The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC) invites you to join us for our 3rd Annual Red Dress Traditional Powwow Gathering 2026. This powerful event is held in support of Murdered, Missing and Exploited Indigenous Peoples (MMEIP) and their families.
Event Details
Date: May 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Big Four Roadhouse, Calgary
Honouring Through Community and Culture
The powwow is a meaningful way the AFCC encourages reconciliation. We invite you to walk alongside our community in remembrance.
Through sacred songs, traditional dance, and the profound symbolism of the red dress, the event creates cross-cultural understanding. It provides a space to come together to support those who continue to be impacted by the crisis of violence and exploitation.
The National Day of Awareness, also known as Red Dress Day, officially falls on May 5 every year. The movement was inspired by the striking visual of hanging empty red dresses in public spaces to represent the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people.
Last year, the powwow saw over 1,200 people attend. We look forward to welcoming the community once again to deepen our bonds and continue our shared journey of healing.
Get Involved: Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities
Please note that all vendor spots for this event are currently full. However, we are actively seeking volunteers and community sponsors to help make this gathering a success! Sponsorship ensures our gathering remains accessible, culturally grounded, and welcoming for all.
To learn more about how you can support, volunteer, or sponsor the event, please contact:
Winter Copeland, Director of Programs and Services
Email: WCopeland@afccalgary.org
Phone: (403) 700-6362