Jun
21
12:30 PM12:30
First Day of Summer
Shìn hǫ̀ląy!
It is summer!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
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Sep
10
1:00 AM01:00
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to build a world where suicide is no longer happens.
Sep
22
1:00 PM13:00
First Day of Fall
Khaytsʼa ̀ʼ hǫ̀ląy!
It is fall time!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
Oct
26
1:00 AM01:00
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.”
Nov
25
to Dec 10
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.
Dec
21
12:30 PM12:30
First Day of Winter
Khay hǫ̀lay!
It is winter time!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
May
10
10:30 AM10:30
Bear Witness Day
Every Indigenous child is one of a kind and deserves access, support, and to thrive.
Mar
29
1:00 AM01:00
#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.
Mar
21
1:00 AM01:00
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).
Mar
20
12:30 PM12:30
Mar
15
1:00 PM13:00
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.
Mar
14
1:00 PM13:00
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.
Mar
8
to Mar 9
Makers Mixer: International Women's Day Celebration
Demos & Dinner: A night of hobnobbing and learning with Dawson makers!
Jan
1
to Jan 31
January is Stalking Awareness Month
Learn more about what stalking is, how to support a friend, and how to prevent stalking.
Dec
21
12:30 PM12:30
First Day of Winter
Khay hǫ̀lay!
It is winter time!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
Dec
6
to Dec 7
16 Days of Activism - Community Workshops
Learn how to recognize warning signs of abuse and how to help a friend.
Nov
25
to Dec 10
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.
Oct
26
1:00 AM01:00
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.”
Sep
22
1:00 PM13:00
First Day of Fall
Khaytsʼa ̀ʼ hǫ̀ląy!
It is fall time!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
Sep
10
1:00 AM01:00
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to build a world where suicide is no longer happens.
Aug
31
12:00 PM12:00
Drug Toxicity Awareness Day
Join us in a honouring those affected by the drug toxicity crisis. Drop-in and participate in a vigil, harm reduction education, and guided art activities.
Jun
21
12:30 PM12:30
First Day of Summer
Shìn hǫ̀ląy!
It is summer!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
May
24
2:00 PM14:00
Raise the Bar Dawson - Bystander Intervention Workshop
FREE & not boring workshop for bar & restaurant staff. Learn skills to prevent sexual violence.
May
10
10:30 AM10:30
Bear Witness Day
Every Indigenous child is one of a kind and deserves access, support, and to thrive.
Mar
31
1:00 AM01:00
#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. The holiday was founded in 2009 as a reaction to the lack of LGBT holidays celebrating transgender people’s successes.
Mar
30
9:00 AM09:00
Skills to Support Survivors - A Workshop for Helping Professionals
Helpers can help to prevent violence and support survivors.
Mar
21
1:00 AM01:00
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).
Mar
20
12:30 PM12:30
First Day of Spring
Sranän Hǫ̀ląy!
It is spring time!
Hän interpretation by Tr’ondëk Hw’ëchin Heritage Department.
Mar
6
3:00 PM15:00
Jan
17
9:00 AM09:00
Skills to Support Survivors - A Workshop for Helping Professionals
Helpers can help to prevent violence and support survivors.
Jan
1
to Jan 31
Dec
21
12:30 PM12:30
First Day of Winter
Khay hǫ̀lay!
It is winter time!
Hän interpretation by Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Department
Dec
6
to Dec 7
16 Days of Activism - Community Workshops
Learn how to recognize warning signs of abuse and how to help a friend.
Dec
1
2:00 PM14:00
16 Days of Activism - Bath Bombs Making & Discussion
Bath bombs making and discussion about violence prevention as part of 16 Days of Activism
Nov
25
to Dec 10
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.
Oct
26
6:30 PM18:30
MMIWG2S Movie Night
Join us at Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre for series of short films about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit folks. Films will celebrate strength, joy, skills, and folks living through having family members stolen or missing. Many films feature Two Spirit folks sharing their experiences.
6:30pm
Doors open,
conversation & connection
7pm
Films begin
Free! All are welcome!
Organized by Dawson Women's Shelter and Victim Services as part of Nihè dinch’è jì’ wë̀tä̀zul (it is better when you are with us) life promotion and suicide prevention
October 26th is also Intersex Awareness Day