Signs of High Risk

Although we don’t want to think about violence happening in our community, knowing how to separate what partner violence really looks like versus what we’re taught in the media, can have a big impact on the folks you are near to.

Education, Helping A FriendDawson Women's ShelterNovember 29, 2020sexual assault, sexual violence, prevention, taking action, 16 Days, 16 Days of Activism, support, skills, violence, power, high risk, lethality, femicide, safety, helping a friend, lethal

Helping A Friend

You might not think that any of your friends, family, neighbours, coworkers, or classmates are ever going to be abused. No one expects this, but we do have to prepare for it.

Education, Helping A FriendDawson Women's ShelterNovember 28, 2020sexual assault, sexual violence, prevention, taking action, 16 Days, 16 Days of Activism, support, skills, violence, power

Alcohol and Consent

We dream of a world where folks can ask for what they want without fear of being shamed or needing alcohol as courage or an excuse. We know that alcohol is the most common weapon used in sexual assault and that folks shame and blame survivors for drinking.

Education, ConsentDawson Women's ShelterNovember 27, 2020alcohol, consent, sexual assault, sexual violence, prevention, taking action, 16 Days, 16 Days of Activism

Understanding Consent

Thanks to fabulous work of survivors, community activists, and educators, our cultural understanding of consent has exploded in growth in the last decade. There is always more to learn though!

Education, Consent, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 26, 2020consent, 16 days, 16 days of activism, prevention

16 Days of Activism Reading List

DWS has got a fab selection of books to deepen our understanding of how gender-based violence happens and to create a world based on consent

Connection, Taking Action, Understanding Violence, EducationDawson Women's ShelterNovember 25, 2020taking action, 16 days, stalking, tdor, trans day of remembrance, library, reading list, LGBT, lgbqt2sai+, LGBQT, queer, two spirit, reading

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence. Why do we need 16 Days?

Connection, DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 24, 2020taking action, male allies, 16 days, gender based violence, julie lalonde, kira-lynn ferderber, danielle boissoneau, stalking, kinship, creative action, fatphobia

DWS Emergency Housing and 24 Hour Support Always Available

Dawson Women’s Shelter is suspending all non-emergency in-person programming while continuing to offer emergency shelter and 24 Hour Support.

Dawson Women's ShelterNovember 24, 2020

Trans Day of Remembrance 2020

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. We work to end transphobic violence and we celebrate with joy the incredibleness, talents, and diversity of the trans community. Already in 2020, thirty seven trangender people have been murdered.

Connection, Taking Action, Understanding Violence, EducationDawson Women's ShelterNovember 20, 2020taking action, 16 days, tdor, trans day of remembrance, library, reading list, LGBT, lgbqt2sai+, LGBQT, queer, two spirit

TDOR Reading List

This Friday, November 20th is Trans Day of Remembrance. DWS has got some great books about trans identities if you’re looking to do some TDOR reading. Drop-in (please call first during covid) to borrow one of these awesome reads!

Connection, Taking Action, Understanding Violence, EducationDawson Women's ShelterNovember 18, 2020taking action, 16 days, stalking, tdor, trans day of remembrance, library, reading list, LGBT, lgbqt2sai+, LGBQT, queer, two spirit

16 Days of Activism Instagram Live Chats

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence.

DWS is hosting a series of chats on Instagram Live.

Connection, DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 16, 2020taking action, male allies, 16 days, gender based violence, julie lalonde, kira-lynn ferderber, danielle boissoneau, stalking, kinship, creative action, fatphobia

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence. Check out all the events and activities organized by many awesome groups in Dawson. Keep an eye on dawsonwomensshelter.com for calendar updates, event details, and daily blog posts.

Connection, DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 6, 2020taking action, male allies, 16 days, gender based violence

Holiday Hamper Update

Starting this year, Dawson Community Chapel will being taking over this well loved and much needed program. Dawson Women’s Shelter is excited to provide support in the transition year.

ServicesDawson Women's ShelterOctober 15, 2020holiday hampers, dawson city, food bank, support

Łihè niyajè shë̀k – Our sisters together, always

Massive mähsi cho to the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department for creating and sharing Hän language around Sisters in Spirit.

DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterOctober 5, 2020sisters in spirit, mmiwg, mmiwg2s, red dress project, cutting through red tape, han language

Red to Remember

“Over the centuries, Indigenous people have persevered through annihilation, assimilation and integration by ruling foreign powers.” - Faye Chamberlain

DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterOctober 2, 2020sisters in spirit, mmiwg, mmiwg2s, red dress project, cutting through red tape

Sisters in Spirit Reading List

We asked folks around Dawson what books they suggest folks read to better understand colonialism, the violence that Indigenous peoples experience, and building a different world that centres Indigenous knowledge.

DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterOctober 1, 2020mmiwg, mmiwg2s, mmiw, no more stolen sisters, reading, resources, learning

Calls to Justice for All Canadians

The report’s Calls to Justice focus on all areas of Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks’ lives: government, health, media, legal systems, policing, resource extraction, social services, transportation, education, and child welfare.

We’re focusing, today, on the Calls for All Canadians.

DWS Events, Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterSeptember 29, 2020mmiwg, mmiwg2s, mmiw, sisters in spirit, national inquiry, calls to justice

Reclaiming Power and Place - Key Moments

Over a year ago, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released their final report - Reclaiming Power and Place - a document they spent four years on gathering information from nearly 2400 participants.

DWS Events, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterSeptember 28, 2020sisters in spirit, mmiwg2s, mmiwg, mmiw, reclaiming power, national inquiry

Sisters in Spirit

Violence against Indigenous women, Two Spirit folks, and girls is a national tragedy.

Join us for a gathering, walk along the Yukon River, and a bonfire on Front Street in solidarity to raise awareness about the indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people who have been and continue to be murdered or disappear. Everyone is welcome.

DWS Events, Taking Action, Supporting Survivors, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterSeptember 23, 2020sis, sisters in spirit, dawson city, mmiw, mmiwg, mmiwg2s, missing and murdered indigenous women

Fall 2020 HEAT Group

The H.E.A.T. (Health Empowerment and Action Together) Program allows youth ages 16-19 to gain skills and knowledge to make positive life choices around their sexual health. The goal of the program is to grow healthy consent and sexual health skills among youth using a harm reduction approach.

Education, Consent, ConnectionDawson Women's ShelterSeptember 21, 2020heat, healthy sexuality, consent, sti, harm reduction

DWS Staff Want You To Know You Are Loved

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.

Dawson Women’s Shelter staff have messages of support for folks struggling with suicide.

Connection, DWS Events, Helping A Friend, Taking ActionDawson Women's ShelterSeptember 10, 2020world suicide prevention day, staff, dawson, yukon, suicide prevention, support

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