Inaugural Red Dress Gala....May 5th, 2023

505 North 5th Street,Rapid City SD 57701

05 May, 2023

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Relatives will share stories and experiences as they navigate the loss of a loved one. Special guest speakers:Sita Baker Red Ribbon Skirt Society Ambassador Nominee to the Young Women’s Cabinet in the state of Minnesota and National Cabinet in Washington DC. Grace Baker Red Ribbon Skirt Society Ambassador- Social Justice Advocate in Minneapolis. Tosa Two Heart Red Ribbon Skirt Society, “Bring Her Home’, Talk More speakers to be announced soon Dinner prepared by The Sioux Chef Sean Sherman owner of Owamni,about Owamni:Owamni by The Sioux Chef is a restaurant in Minneapolis featuring Native American foods, with a specific focus on the foods of the Dakota peoples whose sacred land on which we are standing. We prioritize purchasing from Indigenous producers, and also support our diverse community of local food growers. We have eliminated colonial ingredients such as wheat flour, dairy and refined sugar to show the health and beauty of these ancestral flavorsSilent auction….Give-aways….MusicAgenda:6pm-7:30pm-Social Gathering and Silent AuctionSilent Auction closes at 7:30pm7:30pm-9pmDinner ..Speakers..Silent Auction winners and giveaways.Hosted by Red Ribbon Skirt Society a project of non-profit Shamus Project Inc. Proceeds from this fundraising event will help the families of our MMIWC2S Red Ribbon Skirt Society | Facebook #redribbonskirtsociety If you would like to be a corporate sponsor, please contact RRSS 605-431-8231/email [email protected] Block of rooms reserved at Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown Convention Center When reserving your room identify yourself as booking for the Red Ribbon Skirt Society to receive the reservation rate: 1-800-HOLIDAY BOOK ROOMS EARLY CUTOFF DATE IS April 5, 2023 TICKETS SALES END ON April 30, 2023 The Red Ribbon Skirt Society is a society founded and led by Indigenous Women. We promote education and awarness around the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Women, Children and Two-Spirit individuals. As a society we advocate, support, give voice to and stand with the families whose lives have been affected by a MMIW. We financially help with and attend funerals, tradional, memorials and search and rescue efforts. "Bring Her Home", we have helped families bring their MMIW home, when they were unable to cover expenses. Whether it was to bring her home safely or sadly deceased. We are "Un Kusi Pa Tan Pi", " Give Support To Hold Up".