National Addictions Awareness Week is November 17 to 22. It provides an opportunity for people to learn more about what causes addictions, prevention and harm reduction, to talk about treatment and recovery, and discuss solutions for change.
Read MoreDawson Women’s Shelter wants to acknowledge that our community has been hurting and on high alert due to multiple physical and sexual assaults this past week.
Read MoreDr. Daniel Sumrok challenge us to instead of thinking about ‘addictions’ think about “ritualized compulsive comfort-seeking” because “ritualized compulsive comfort-seeking (what traditionalists call addiction) is a normal response to the adversity experienced in childhood, just like bleeding is a normal response to being stabbed.”
Read MoreKeeping the safety of the Dawson community - especially elders and chronically ill folks - in mind, DWS will be reopening drop-in services - supportive listening, laundry, showers and resource library– in a modified way.
Read MoreLet’s get into what case review looks like, how it was created, and why folks care about it so darn much.
Read MoreThere are so many more important q’s to ask…
Read MoreSeveral Yukon-based non-profit organizations that advocate on behalf of women who have been sexually assaulted in the Yukon are looking for answers after RCMP National Headquarters pulled the plug on a three-year project.
Read MoreKeeping the safety of the Dawson community - especially elders and chronically ill folks - in mind, DWS will be reopening drop-in services - supportive listening, laundry, showers and resource library– in a modified way.
Read MoreLinks to DWS’ Instagram chat with activist and educator Julie S. Lalonde as well as resources to prevent stalking.
Read MoreKeeping the safety of the Dawson community - especially elders and chronically ill folks - in mind, DWS will be reopening what are usually called ‘drop-in’ services - supportive listening, laundry, showers and resource library– in a modified way.
Read MoreIt’s a misconception that in order to heal you M U S T tell every detail of the abuse. The pressure of changing rape culture should not fall onto survivors of sexual violence. Creating a world based on consent is all of our jobs.
Read MoreSexual violence is still occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, sexual violence is often made possible by situations of increased isolation and social marginalization.
Read MoreThe Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) has created a Yukon-wide 24 hour support line for survivors of sexual violence and folks supporting survivors - 1-844-967-7275.
Read MoreThis Friday, May 1, wear purple and let folks know why: No one asks to be sexually assaulted.
No matter how sexy someone is dressed. Not if they’ve had a drink. Not if they’re drunk. Not if they’ve had sex before. Not if they invited someone into their house or room. Not if they accepted a ride. Not if they’re on a date. No one ever asks to be sexually assaulted.
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