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Two women are on a stage. One sits. One stands. They are dressed in red fabrics with metal accents. In the background, there is a big piece of flowing red fabric.
Charlene Aleck, left, and Perseis Paul, right, wear designs from Yolonda Skelton. Photo by Zuleyyma with Queer Based Media.

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Nov. 20: Red Dress Night. We come together wearing red, in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and LGBTQ members of our communities. As we remember our murdered and missing family and community members, we honour their beauty and strength and our collective resilience.

Nov. 21: All My Relations Couture Night. On our second evening, designers from across Turtle Island show up and show out! High fashion meets Indigenous couture, celebrating relationships, community and cultural resurgence in the magnificent designs of both up-and-comers and fan favourites.

Nov. 22: Indigenous Futures. Indigenous Futurism advocates for Indigenous sovereignty. At the intersection of Indigenous artistic practice, contemporary storytelling and pop culture we shape a future of our own that centres Indigenous ways of being and knowing, and Indigenous joy! Dive into the world of Indigenous streetwear, sportswear and futuristic fashion, showcasing innovation and creativity.

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About Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2024 is as an extraordinary celebration of Indigenous creativity and culture.

At VIFW, we highlight how fashion can build connections with Indigenous values, wisdom and history, becoming a powerful tool for the cultivation of strength and resiliency in Indigenous communities, as well as a vehicle for understanding and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. [Tyee]

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