A new children's book titled 'Tess’s Red Dress: Honouring Love and Family' by Carolyn Roberts aims to educate young readers about Red Dress Day, a day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. The book provides a resource for parents and educators to discuss this important topic with children aged six to nine.

• 01The book is inspired by Red Dress Day, which honors missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people in Canada.
• 02Author Carolyn Roberts, an Indigenous educator, aims to help young readers understand the impacts of colonization on Indigenous women.
• 03The story follows a young girl named Tess as she prepares for a Red Dress Day march with her mother.
• 04Illustrations by Kelsey Mata Foote include personal touches that reflect Indigenous culture.
• 05Roberts plans to write another children's book focusing on Indigenous weaving culture.

The book serves as a valuable resource for parents and educators, fostering understanding and discussion about Indigenous issues among young children.