Red Shawl Day
West Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park
November 19, 2025
Wearing Red Shawls to Bring Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples
According to the Department of Justice, American Indian and Alaska Native women are missing and murdered at a rate of more than 10 times the national average. Red Shawl Day is an annual national effort to bring attention to acts of violence committed against Indigenous people. Throughout the week surrounding November 19, people are encouraged to wear red as a symbol of the loss of sacred lifeblood through violence.
The National Park Service is part of an all-of-government effort to bring attention and action to missing and murdered Indigenous people. America‘s national parks are part of and surrounded by many Indigenous communities. As part of this observance, you may see National Park Service staff wearing red shawls.
Ways to Help and Raise Awareness
Being aware and spreading awareness of this issue can save lives.
Report suspicious activities when visiting public lands to local law enforcement.
Wear a red shawl or red clothing the day and week of Red Shawl Day
Join the conversation on social media using #RedShawlDay and #NPSIndigenous.
