Indigenous men made up 28% of all homicide victims in Canada in 2024. Comparatively, Indigenous men make up about 2.5% of the Canadian population.

Blue Jean Jacket Day was started by the Stolen Sisters and Brothers Action Movement in Edmonton in 2023 to honour and raise awareness of the men, boys, and Two-Spirit people that have been murdered or gone missing. June 6 was chosen since it is one month after May 5, which is dedicated to Red Dress Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the AMC Missing & Murdered First Nation Peoples Unit (MMFNP) are leading a walk to honour the memories and raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men, Boys and Two-Spirit People on Friday, June 5 starting at the Legislative Building in downtown Winnipeg. Supporters are encouraged to wear blue jean jackets to help raise awareness.