Bear Witness Day
Every Indigenous child is one of a kind and deserves access, support, and to thrive.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexuals, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.
Indigenous History Month
Throughout the month of June, we celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who have made an impact in history and those who continue to influence today.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an official day of celebration to recognize and honour the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society by First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Illustration by Karlene Harvey
First Day of Summer
Shìn hǫ̀ląy!
It is summer!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
World Indigenous Peoples Day
This August 9, International Day of Indigenous Peoples, we must demand indigenous peoples’ inclusion, participation and approval in the constitution of a system with social and economic benefits for all.
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to build a world where suicide is no longer happens.
First Day of Fall
Khaytsʼa ̀ʼ hǫ̀ląy!
It is fall time!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
Orange Shirt Day - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day that honours the children who survived residential schools and remembers those who did not. This day relates to the experience of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, on her first day of school, where she arrived dressed in a new orange shirt, which was taken from her. It is now a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
Nìnchun Sranän - Big bull moose month - October
Nìnchun Sranän - Big bull moose month - October
Intersex Awareness Day
“Intersex is an umbrella term for differences in sex traits or reproductive anatomy. Intersex people are born with these differences or develop them in childhood. There are many possible differences in genitalia, hormones, internal anatomy, or chromosomes, compared to the usual two ways that human bodies develop.”
Trans Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.
From GLAAD
Trans Day of Remembrance
Every year on November the 20th, we remember and honour the lives of trans and gender-diverse people reported murdered in the past 12 months. We mourn the dead and we fight for change.
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.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women continues to be an obstacle to achieving equality, development, peace as well as to the fulfillment of women and girls’ human rights.
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness
Sra Tsul Sranän - Small moon month - December
Sra Tsul Sranän - Small moon month - December
International Day of People with Disabilities
December 3rd is the annual celebration of people with disabilities.
National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women
On December 6th, we gather to remember women and children who have been murdered or are missing. The day was created in response to the Montreal Massacre.
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
The majority of violence against sex workers is not just violence against sex works—it’s also violence against transwomen, against women of color, against drug users, against immigrants. We cannot end the marginalization and victimization of all sex workers without also fighting trans-phobia, racism, stigma and criminalization of drug use, and xenophobia.
First Day of Winter
Khay hǫ̀lay!
It is winter time!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
Dëtthät Jorn Cho Sranän - High flying hawk month - April
Dëtthät Jorn Cho Sranän - High flying hawk month - April
#TDOV - Trans Day of Visibility
The International TDoV is an annual holiday celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender & gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives.
#MuslimWomensDay
MuslimGirl.com launched Muslim Women’s Day on March 27 to elevate stories and share experiences from the community in the mainstream media.
International Day For the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
On March 21, 1960, sixty-nine people were killed and 180 were wounded after police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid “pass laws.” A few years later in 1966, March 21st was proclaimed the “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination” by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN).
Free Harm Reduction Training for Bar & Restaurant Staff
Bar and restaurant staff are invited to a free training to learn more about harm reduction, fentanyl testing, and naloxone.
Free Harm Reduction Training for Bar & Restaurant Staff
Bar and restaurant staff are invited to a free training to learn more about harm reduction, fentanyl testing, and naloxone.
Makers Mixer: International Women's Day Celebration
Demos & Dinner: A night of hobnobbing and learning with Dawson makers!
Black Futures Month
“Celebrated annually in the month of February and in conjunction with Black History Month, Black Futures Month challenges us to envision and construct a world where Black people are liberated.”
Chʼëtsʼik Sranän - Frosty Month - February
Chʼëtsʼik Sranän - Frosty Month - February
January is Stalking Awareness Month
Learn more about what stalking is, how to support a friend, and how to prevent stalking.
First Day of Winter
Khay hǫ̀lay!
It is winter time!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
The majority of violence against sex workers is not just violence against sex works—it’s also violence against transwomen, against women of color, against drug users, against immigrants. We cannot end the marginalization and victimization of all sex workers without also fighting trans-phobia, racism, stigma and criminalization of drug use, and xenophobia.
16 Days of Activism - Community Workshops
Learn how to recognize warning signs of abuse and how to help a friend.
National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women
On December 6th, we gather to remember women and children who have been murdered or are missing, as well as the victims of the Montreal Massacre.
International Day of People with Disabilities
December 3rd is the annual celebration of people with disabilities.
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness
Sra Tsul Sranän - Small moon month - December
Sra Tsul Sranän - Small moon month - December
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women continues to be an obstacle to achieving equality, development, peace as well as to the fulfillment of women and girls’ human rights.
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.
Trans Day of Remembrance
Every year on November the 20th, we remember and honour the lives of trans and gender-diverse people reported murdered in the past 12 months. We mourn the dead and we fight for change.
Trans Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.
From GLAAD
Intersex Awareness Day
“Intersex is an umbrella term for differences in sex traits or reproductive anatomy. Intersex people are born with these differences or develop them in childhood. There are many possible differences in genitalia, hormones, internal anatomy, or chromosomes, compared to the usual two ways that human bodies develop.”
MMIWG2S Vigil
On October 4th, we gather to remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit folks we’ve lost to violence and colonialism.
We come together and demand action to prevent the loss of our mothers, aunties, cousins, sisters, and daughters.
Nìnchun Sranän - Big bull moose month - October
Nìnchun Sranän - Big bull moose month - October
Orange Shirt Day - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day that honours the children who survived residential schools and remembers those who did not. This day relates to the experience of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, on her first day of school, where she arrived dressed in a new orange shirt, which was taken from her. It is now a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.